posted on Dec, 27 2004 @ 03:11 AM
The leader of one of Iraq�s biggest political parties was unharmed when a suicide bomber detonated his explosive laden car at the gates of his house.
However, 13 were killed and over 39 injured. Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, leads the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution. His party is one of the most
powerful Shiite political organizations in Iraq.
story.news.yahoo.com
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A suicide bomber detonated his car Monday at the gate of the home of the leader of Iraq's biggest political party, killing nine
people and injuring 39, police said. The cleric was unharmed.
Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, head of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq � the country's most powerful Shiite political group � was in his
residence in Baghdad's Jadiriyah district when the attack occurred, said his spokesman, Haitham al-Husseini.
The blast, which shook the district and sent a cloud of smoke high above the area, killed nine people and injured 39, said a police commander on the
scene who declined to be named. Thirty-two cars on the street and near the gates were destroyed or damaged.
"It was a suicide attack near the gate leading to the office," al-Husseini said. "Several of the guards were killed and wounded."
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I think that we can expect this cycle of violence to intensify as the elections nears. The targets have broadened to now include people running for
office it seems. The Shiites have a lot to gain in this election and the Sunni�s have everything to lose. If they chose to boycott the elections, then
they deserve to live in an all Shiite government.
[edit on 12/27/04 by FredT]
[edit on 12/27/04 by FredT]