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BAGHDAD, June 30 (KUNA) -- The Iraqi Government condemned on Saturday a US
military operation in the Baghdad suburban region of Al-Sadr where up to 26
gunmen were killed.
The government said in a statement that it "emphatically rejects any
military operation by the Multi-National Forces in any Iraqi governorate or
city without prior approval of the command of the Iraqi Military Forces or
coordination with the command."
It also urged the Iraqi regulars to abide by orders, made by the higher
national authorities, and warned against launching attacks against civilians.
The statement added that the government would seek clarification from the
Multi-National Forces about the operation that was carried out in the suburban
region at dawn today.
Witnesses told KUNA that several civilians were killed and wounded during
the operation. (pickup previous)
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