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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080624-01
June 24, 2008

Two Soldiers, 2 civilians killed in Sadr City explosion
Multi-National Division – Baghdad

BAGHDAD – Two Coalition forces soldiers and two civilians serving with
Coalition forces were killed after an explosion inside the District Advisory Council
building in a southern neighborhood of Sadr City district at approximately 9:30
a.m. today. One Coalition forces soldier and three DAC members were also
wounded in the attack.

“This was the fourth meeting of this district council, lead by hard working
Iraqis determined to make a difference and set Sadr City off on the right path.
Special Groups are afraid of progress and afraid of empowering the people,” said
Lt. Col. John Digiambatista, operations officer, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division. “They killed four people today in one cowardly act to halt
progress, but it will only harden the determination of this council, the citizens of
Sadr City, the Iraqi Army, and Coalition Forces."

A suspect is in custody. The individual was caught by Coalition forces
fleeing the scene and tested positive for explosive residue.

The names of the soldiers killed in action are being withheld pending
notification of next-of-kin.

“Coalition forces and our Iraqi Security Force partners are committed to
lasting security and stability throughout Baghdad,“ said Col. Allen Batschelet,
chief of staff for MND-B and the 4th Infantry Division. “Today, two soldiers and
those serving alongside them paid the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the Iraqi and
American people in pursuit of this goal. Our hearts and prayers are with them and their families.”

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