Friday, April 20, 2007
Clashes erupt near Baghdad mosque
Security
(Gulf News) - Clashes have erupted near a mosque in western Baghdad before Friday prayers, witnesses and local media said. Witness Basim Abu Ali told the Associated Press that US helicopter gunships and tanks fired on the Baiyaa mosque opened fire on "unarmed worshippers heading for prayers." He said four people were killed and seven others hurt. Parts of the mosque were damaged, he said. Iraqi police and the US military could not confirm the incident. State television also reported a "coalition jet fighter" bombed the Baiyaa mosque but gave no further details.
Labels: Baghdad, Baiyaa mosque, clashes
