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At Least 14 People Killed in Car-Bomb Explosions in Iraq

Suicide drivers detonated two vehicles Saturday at police stations in a pair of towns northeast of Baghdad and at least 14 people were killed, U.S. and Iraqi officials said.
The attacks on the police stations in Khan Bani Saad and nearby Baqouba followed U.S. intelligence reports warning of an upsurge in attacks near the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which draws to a close in a few days.

In Khan Bani Saad, a market town on the northeastern outskirts of Baghdad, 10 people were killed, including six policemen, three civilians and the bomber, according to Capt. Ryan McCormick of the 4th Infantry Division. Iraqi police said one of the dead was a 5-year-old girl. Ten people were wounded, McCormick said.

McCormick said a police guard fired on the approaching vehicle but could not prevent the blast. He said there were no U.S. or other coalition casualties.

In Baqouba, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) to northeast of Khan Bani Saad, three policemen and the driver were killed. One policeman was missing, Lt. Wissam Ahmed said. Officials said at least 10 civilians were hurt.

There have been five vehicle bombings in Iraq since Wednesday, mostly targeting Iraqis who support the coalition.

U.S. military officials said they were warned by intelligence reports to expect an upsurge in attacks, particularly in the province that includes Baqouba, toward the end of Ramadan. Lt. Col. Steve Russell, a battalion commander in the 4th ID, said U.S. intelligence fears that religious extremists may try to commit "good works" at the end of the holy month by attacking Americans.

Khan Bani Saad and Baqouba are part of the so-called "Sunni Triangle" north and west of the capital that has seen fierce resistance to the U.S.-led occupation.(AP)

Beirut, 22 Nov 03, 12:09


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