Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080405-02
April 5, 2008

Iraqi Army humanitarian mission attacked in Sadr City

Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army soldiers and innocent Iraq civilians were attacked by small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades during a humanitarian mission in the Sadr City district of Baghdad at approximately 10 a.m. April 5.

Iraqi Army soldiers were handing out water and food to local residents when the attack from criminals occurred.

Two innocent civilians were wounded in the attack.

A military transition team with Multi-National Division – Baghdad was supporting the Iraqi Army soldiers prior to the attack. The IA soldiers immediately returned fire.

No killed or wounded from the criminal attackers has been confirmed.

“These criminals have terrorized the civilians of Sadr City, preventing them from working or providing for their families,” said Lt. Col. John Digiambattista, operations officer for the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “This was a humanitarian aid mission trying to make life better for innocent Iraqi citizens.

This mission was attacked by dishonorable criminals who are ignoring al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr’s ceasefire.”

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