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Iraq governor's office attacked | Iraq governor's office attacked |
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The governor of the Iraqi province of Diyala says his secretary was killed in an attack by a unit of the security forces on his office in Baquba. | The governor of the Iraqi province of Diyala says his secretary was killed in an attack by a unit of the security forces on his office in Baquba. |
The Governor, Raad Rasheed Mulla Jawad, said the incident occurred early on Tuesday morning. | The Governor, Raad Rasheed Mulla Jawad, said the incident occurred early on Tuesday morning. |
The identity of the unit, which is also said to have clashed with Iraqi police and troops, is not known. | The identity of the unit, which is also said to have clashed with Iraqi police and troops, is not known. |
The death may have occurred during an exchange of fire between the governor's guards and the security forces. | |
A member of the provincial council was also arrested. | |
No official reason has been given for the raid. | |
Last month, American-backed Iraqi forces began a major operation against Sunni Arab militants in Diyala. | Last month, American-backed Iraqi forces began a major operation against Sunni Arab militants in Diyala. |
They are also combating militiamen said to have infiltrated the police. | They are also combating militiamen said to have infiltrated the police. |
The US military said it was not involved in the incident in Baquba, the capital of Diyala. | The US military said it was not involved in the incident in Baquba, the capital of Diyala. |
There has been no comment from Iraqi officials from the interior and defence ministries. | There has been no comment from Iraqi officials from the interior and defence ministries. |