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Iraqi Journalists Accuse US of Assault in Kirkuk

HeadlineAug 09, 2006

Several Iraqi journalists are accusing US and Iraqi troops of assaulting them as they reported from Kirkuk. The journalists told Al Jazeera they’ve been physically beaten, had their equipment confiscated and been accused of “terrorism.” One reporter said he believes the assaults are intended to stop journalists reporting properly on rising levels of violence. The US military says its investigating.

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