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Mosul explosions kill one, injure 20 others

BAGHDAD, March 7 (KUNA) -- A member of Mosul province's council was killed and 20 others were injured Sunday in violent attacks during the elections process in Mosul, northern Iraq.
A source in the Iraqi police told KUNA that security personnel of the joint forces stationed near Al-Hamadaniya opened fire at a convoy of Qusai Al-Shabki, a member of Ninawa Governorate council which led to his injury and eight others.
A medical source at Al-Hamadaniya hospital said that Al-Shabki died as soon as he reached the hospital. He was injured in the chest while casting his vote in the elections.
Another source at the Ninava Operation Command announced the closure of three polling centers due to the explosions witnessed earlier on Sunday.
The closure was a result of the injury of six local supervisors. The three polling stations were Salabi, Al-Andalus and Al-Tala'e in Mosul, a source added.
Furthermore, another source stated that 10 Iraqis were injured in an explosion that took place near a polling station in Bab Jaded "New Gate" west Mosul.
Major General Sarhad Qader told KUNA that three explosive devices explosed near Al-Riyadh, Qadhai Al-Hwaija, and Daqouq south-west Kirkuk, resulting in no injuries.(pickup previous).
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