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Attacks hit Iraqi base as Spain-led troops face protests
In Najaf a Spanish base came under gunfire at noon. Two soldiers died and nine were wounded while the clash with assailants lasted hours. Over 200 more were injured in surrounding turmoil as protests erupted over the detention of al-Yacoubi. Al-Sadr supporters clashed with authorities in Baghdad and Kufa, with protesters injured. Spanish and Salvadoran forces reinforced positions as the region remained volatile.
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Defense Ministry
Madrid
Cmdr
Carlos Herradon
Diwaniyah
Falah Mohammed
Najaf
el Salvador
Witesses
Spain
Iraq
United Nations
Juan Antonio Martinez
el-Yacoubi
al- Sadr
Al-Sadr
Saddam Hussein
Coalition
Baghdad
al-Yacoubi
Abdel-Majid al-Khoei
Firdaus Square
Kufa
Nasriyah
Pierluigi Monteduro
Associated Press