Bombs in Iraq cause devastating catastrophe on Thursday. This event included the death of an Iraqi government official. The first attack occurred in Falluja, which is west of Baghdad. Two oil tankers were rammed into police posts. The attack from the two suicide bombers also damaged a nearby school. The estimated total death count has been 15. Although many more injuries than deaths occurred, the nearby rumble and building foundations trapped many people. Temporary rules have been established, including a curfew. Due to the regulations of no one filming the aftermath, no visual interpretation of the damage has been seen yet. Although there is an American presence still in place, control of this region has been given to the Iraqis. The attacks here came as a surprise to many, due to the fact that this district has seemed to dismiss any terrorist activities. During the beginning of the war, it was once a strong-hold for al-Qaeda members, but seemed to be diminished after the United States military presence. Although this proved to be a disappointment for the war efforts, the death casualties of the military have dramatically decreased from last year’s tolls. In all, a total of 4,207 soldiers have died since the United States invasion of Iraq in 2003. As reported last time, “sticky bombs” continue to be on the rise. These are bombs that are attached to vehicles without the driver’s knowledge. Due to tightened security, this has become a new method of terrorism for those who cannot enter safe zone boundaries.
LINK: http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/12/04/iraq.main/index.html
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