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Killings Database – Year 2005

 

 

 

Killings of Iraqi Civilians by U.S. Forces - Bayji - November 2nd, 2005

 

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

 

Victim: Male Adult

 

Description from the Claims Report:

 

“[…] 5. Facts: Claimant alleges that while driving through Bayji to go to the market[,] CF fired at their vehicle without reason. The claimant provided death certificate, medical reports and witness statements to substantiate the claim.

 

“6. Opinion: The evidence shows that the damage was caused during combat. This claim is non-compensable under the FCA. […]

 

“[Testimony by the claimant:] Claimant alleges her husband was a passenger in the front seat of his son-in-law’s car travelling from industrial area in Bayji to market. CF convoy in area and vehicle travelling on road. Not sure why CF were shooting. - Young mother - with 4 little girls. - […]”

 

 

Link to the original claim report

 

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