US: Raid of Baghdad's Sadr City Kills 49, women and children

[babylonsister]

No wonder we are beloved. One guy was their target, but 49 people were killed to get to him?

US: Raid of Baghdad's Sadr City Kills 49

By SINAN SALAHEDDIN, Associated Press Writer

Sunday, October 21, 2007

(10-21) 05:45 PDT BAGHDAD, (AP) --

U.S. forces backed by airstrikes raided Sadr City, Baghdad's main Shiite district, killing 49 militants on Sunday as they targeted a militia leader accused in high-profile kidnappings, the military said. Iraqi officials said women and children were among the dead.

The Iraqi reports followed other recent claims of civilian deaths as a result of U.S. military action or shootings by private Western security teams protecting American diplomats and aid groups. The military said it was not know of any civilians killed.

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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2007/10/21/international/i003752D61.DTL

[leftchick]

1. more war crimes

I only pray the US is held accountable for these atrocities. Oh, and still nothing on my tv about Iraq this week. At least Yahoo is still posting photos....



Iraqis grieve the death of a relative killed during fights between US troops and militants in Baghdad's Sadr City. Fierce fighting between US forces and militants in Baghdad's Shiite stronghold of Sadr City killed an estimated 49 "criminals".(AFP/Wissam Al Okaili)



Iraqi men chant anti-US slogans during a demonstration against recent raids by U.S. troops in the Hurriyah neighborhood in Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007. The banner in the background reads, 'For the Christians and the occupying forces: did Jesus do as you are doing?' (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/ss/1479/im:/071021/481/adda2c44e6b44dbaba5440d54df0f976

[malaise]

4. Sadly Bush is their new

Jesus and he will do anything to avoid being charged for war crimes. Word is that his preferred method is more war crimes.

[leftchick]

2. a militant toddler

I guess they come in all sizes. :cry:



Two men mourn for a toddler, an apparent victim of an overnight raid in the Shiite enclave of Sadr City in Baghdad on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007. Backed by air power, U.S. forces targeting militants believed to be responsible for the kidnapping of two coalition soldiers raided the main Shiite district in Baghdad on Sunday. Iraqi officials said at least 13 people were killed, including women and children.(AP Photo/ Adil al-Kazali)

[spanone]

3. someone is actually reporting on the war? wow

bu$h* would brush it off as collateral damage.

[scarface2004]

5. our 'brave' military reduced to killing toddlers!!!

how pathetic...where are the 'support the troops' yard signs...i need some more after this courageous slaughter of innocent civilians!!!