Breaking: Hi Level Gov't Aide in Iraq just Assasinated!!

[Pachamama]

No name or any specific details at this moment...just came on my local news in the middle of the 11 o'clock news...

On Edit: Found on the BBC...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4570537.stm

"Ali Moussa, director-general of the ministry, was killed with his driver as they drove to work on Sunday.

The gunmen have not been identified but attacks blamed on Sunni insurgents have increased since the swearing-in of the country's Shia-dominated government.

More than a dozen top officials have died in recent months in Baghdad.

At least three people were also hurt in Sunday's attack." (more...)

On 2nd edit: OOPS! Guess that was another assasination that took place earlier....here is the um, recent assasination being reported (hard to keep track of)...

http://cbs5.com/world/Iraq-Assassination-ai/resources_news_html



Guess that democracy and freedom on the march Bush-style is panning out great, eh? :eyes:

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. peace and freedom spreading huh?

[Blaze Diem]

4. How's Laura's Peace Mission going?

And George tells us progress is being made in Iraq...it won't be long now..
Mission apparently NOT Accomplished..
Bunch of fascist propaganda..Impeach fascist liar Bush.

[Hissyspit]

2. Headline News said finance minister, I think n/t

[Hissyspit]

3. AP: Aide to Iraqi Prime Minister's Cabinet Gunned Down In Baghdad

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBNOYEA29E.html

Aide to Iraqi Prime Minister's Cabinet Gunned Down in Baghdad
The Associated Press


BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Two carloads of gunmen assassinated a top aide to Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari's Cabinet and his driver on Monday, police said.

Wael al-Rubaei and his driver were attacked in the main street in central Baghdad's Mansour district at about 8:15 a.m. as they were heading to work, said police Lt. Majid Zaki.

Zaki said two carloads of gunmen sprayed automatic weapon fire at al-Rubaei's vehicle, killing the official and his driver.

The slaying follows Sunday's killing of another senior government official, Trade Ministry auditing office chief Ali Moussa.

[Blaze Diem]

6. Now there's a job for T Delay..

couple of new job openings now.

Tom Delay
Iraqi Trade Minister

good luck tom.

[shifting_sands]

5. Job security...

...is non existent there. Living conditions are so horrible that one would take this kind of working condition.

[raysr]

7. How are we

going to store all those chocolates and roses?

[Blaze Diem]

11. Ya, did you see all the roses & chocolates Laura was given today?

She looked so happy!

[quaoar]

8. Move along, people. Nothing to see here

All is well. Don't pay any attention to those blood stains on the street.

Iraq is well on its way to a western-style democracy. The insurgents are just a bunch of former Saddam thugs and foreign fighters. No big deal. Fear not. Your government has the whole thing under control.

[Blaze Diem]

10. Your government has the whole thing under control.

That statement just sent chills down my spine.
Really!!
I feel like I'm on the Freakin Titanic!!

[Erika]

9. And why are we there?

They were never a threat to us. They clearly don't like us. Oh, Bush donors have never received higher profits. That says why we are there. It doesn't say we should not impeach Bush.

I'm still upset he sent his wife into this region knowing the hell that is out there. His buddies corporate globalists profit is all he cares about.

[Blaze Diem]

12. And where's Dick Cheney?

Whats that fascist fucker up to?

Is he still living in the White House anti-radiation bunker?

Counting his money and making more deals with the devil?

Killing more innocents?

Putting the finishing touches on Liberating IRAN by killing more people in IRAQ?

[LeftCoast]

13. How come the Media never reports all the GOOD things happening in Iraq?

:sarcasm:

[Blaze Diem]

14. Ya, Like Laura liberating ALL the women of the Middle East?

Laura's very own Misson Accomplished.
We never hear about that either

[Up2Late]

15. How many does that make?

Losing track, their has been Soooo much "Freedom on the March.":evilfrown:

[Rainscents]

16. You're right... It's hard to keep up. There's assignations just about

everyday now.

[Dogmudgeon]

17. Assignations?

Ummm ... "assignations" usually means illicit, covert sexual encounters. I think you meant to write "assasinations".

--p!

[Rainscents]

19. LOL... getting very late and very tired.

Yes, thats what I meant.Thanks!

[Dogmudgeon]

20. You need some sleep

If you don't get enough sleep, you won't have enough energy for your own assignations!

:evilgrin:

--p!

[benburch]

18. I believe this was reported here yesterday. nt

[leftchick]

21. A new one Today. From her second link....

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) Two carloads of gunmen assassinated a top aide to Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari's Cabinet and his driver on Monday, police said.

Wael al-Rubaei and his driver were attacked in the main street in central Baghdad's Mansour district at about 8:15 a.m. as they were heading to work, said police Lt. Majid Zaki.

Zaki said two carloads of gunmen sprayed automatic weapon fire at al-Rubaei's vehicle, killing the official and his driver.

The slaying follows Sunday's killing of another senior government official, Trade Ministry auditing office chief Ali Moussa.

State employees have been prime targets of insurgents bent on disrupting the U.S.-backed Iraqi government.

... they are dropping like flies, eh?

[0007]

22. This is a new one....

Its hard to keep these days. :hi:

[Cassius23]

23. This is a sad thing..

and yet another reason I think we need to bring this war to a close as soon as possible.

[DoYouEverWonder]

24. Bush has no intention of ever ending the war

all he wants is more death and destruction. He probably gets a boner everytime he hears about another casualty.

BTW: Welcome to DU :hi:

[Cassius23]

25. Thank you, and I can't say I disagree..

But I have to take a breath whenever I hear someone say something like that as it just makes me so mad. To think that man represents me. Rrrgghhhh.

[leftchick]

26. We should indeed Bring the troops Home NOW!

But did you read about the Four PERMANENT Bases to be built for our troops. The US plans to be there for a generation at least.

Welcome to DU Cassius23

[Cassius23]

28. Hmm..those are pretty disturbing plans.

Of course, I planned to be making $60k a year by now and I assure you that that plan didn't go so well either. I thank you for your welcome and share your concern.

Me

[billymc2]

27. "This is a sad thing.."

No doubt

[leftchick]

29. Another Link:Iraq counter-insurgency chief assassinated - cabinet office

Warning, pop-up hell ahead...

http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/afx/2005/05/23/afx2046602.html

BAGHDAD (AFX) - The commander of Iraq's new counter-insurgency headquarters was gunned down while driving to work in Baghdad this morning, a cabinet office statement said.

Major-General Wael Rubaye and his driver were shot dead by unknown assailants in a district of west Baghdad.

Rubaye was the commander of a new special operations room, set up by the national security ministry to coordinate the fight against insurgents.

Yesterday, an insurgent hit squad shot dead a senior civil servant working at the trade ministry and his driver, also on their way to work.

... The Irony Abounds in Iraq too.

[NeoConsSuck]

30. Gunmen kill aide in Iraqi prime minister's office

An adviser to the office of Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari was gunned down Monday morning in Baghdad's al-Mansur neighborhood, Iraqi police and a government ministry said.

According to police, Maj. Gen. Wael al-Rubaie and his driver were killed in a drive-by shooting on a main thoroughfare in central Baghdad.

A statement from the Iraqi Ministry of State for National Security Affairs said al-Rubaie was "assassinated by the treacherous and criminal hand of terrorism while on his way to work this morning."

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/05/23/iraq.main/index.html

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Oh, and by the way, 4 Americans were also killed.

[tencats]

31. More about this here ....."Iraq counter-insurgency chief assassinated"

05.23.2005, 06:04 AM
BAGHDAD (AFX) - The commander of Iraq's new counter-insurgency headquarters was gunned down while driving to work in Baghdad this morning, a cabinet office statement said.
Major-General Wael Rubaye and his driver were shot dead by unknown assailants in a district of west Baghdad.

http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/afx/2005/05/23/afx2046602.html

[LynnTheDem]

33. That has to be THE MOST Ironic Headline of the Year.

"Iraq counter-insurgency chief assassinated"

[LynnTheDem]

32. "criminal hand"... BINGO. And that's not "terrorism", it's murder.

Or are all murderers now "terrorists"?

We sure have lots of American terrorists, then.