A large number of people in Iraq are mourning the death of Aqila al-Hashimi, a member of the Iraqi Governing Council, who was attacked near her home in Baghdad six days ago and succumbed to her injuries from a gunshot wound on Thursday. A large crowd of mourners, under heavy security measures, accompanied the coffin of Ms. Hashimi, wrapped in the Iraqi flag, towards the Governing Council building. Following the mourning ceremony, a convoy of cars left Baghdad for Najaf. Aqila al-Hashimi was buried in Najaf on Friday. In another development, on Thursday night, a mortar attack on a market in Baghdad resulted in the deaths of 8 Iraqis and at least 18 others were injured. According to a spokesperson for the U.S. Army, an attack in Kirkuk on Thursday also led to the death of an American soldier and two others.
Large Number of People in Iraq Attend Mourning Ceremony for Aqila al-Hashimi - 2003-09-26
Aqila al-Hashimi, a member of the Iraqi Governing Council, was killed in a shooting, leading to a large mourning ceremony attended by many Iraqis. Her death highlights the ongoing violence in Iraq, as additional attacks resulted in civilian and military casualties.
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📰 What Happened
Aqila al-Hashimi, a member of the Iraqi Governing Council, was killed in a shooting, leading to a large mourning ceremony in Baghdad. Her death highlights the ongoing violence in Iraq, with additional attacks resulting in civilian and military casualties.
- Aqila al-Hashimi was attacked near her home and died from her injuries six days later.
- A mortar attack in Baghdad and another attack in Kirkuk resulted in multiple casualties, including the death of an American soldier.
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📚 Background
Aqila al-Hashimi was one of the few women in a prominent political role in Iraq, and her assassination highlights the risks faced by political leaders in a volatile environment.
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