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Killings Database – Year 2006

 

 

Killings of Iraqi Civilians by U.S. Forces - Beladruz - January 23rd, 2006

 

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

 

Victim: Female Adult

 

Description from the Claims Report:

 

“[…] 5. Facts: The claimant alleges that U.S. Forces shot and killed his wife on the road aftern an IED went off 200 meters from them.

 

“6. Opinion: […] The claim resulted from a combat related incident, therefore it is not payable. […]

 

“[Testimony by the claimant:] Husband states US Forces attacked and killed his wife on the road for no reason. No IED incident or anything. happening in the area to justify the shooting. Wife’s death certificate was confirmed by interpreter. Upon further questioning claimant admit [sic] that an IED went off about 200 meters which prompted the shooting by US Forces. […]”

 

 

Link to the original claim report

 

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