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Killings of Iraqi Civilians by U.S. Forces - Al-Mashtal - February 8th, 2005

 

Description of the Killing - filed through the U.S. Foreign Claims Act

 

Victim: 16-Year-Old Youth

 

Description from the Claims Report:

 

“[…] Situation: the claiment [sic] granson [sic] was walking near the american Base watching tower No. 5[. T]he sniper was on the tower and saw the child hold a school bag with his hand so the sniper thought that the school bag was something dangrouse [sic], so she shot at him and caused the dead [sic] to the child. […]

 

“1. Your above-mentioned claim is disapproved. […]

 

“3. The reason for the disapproval of this claim is code 1:

 

“1. Loss was result of Combat Operations

 

“2. The filing claimant is an improper claimant

 

“3. Claim lacked evidence supporting U.S. neglicence or fault

 

“4. Claim lacked evidence to prove a loss

 

“5. Loss was a result of Anti-Coalition Forces […]”

 

 

Link to the original claim report

 

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