80 rebels killed in Iraq terror camp battle

US and Iraqi forces killed 80 militants in a battle near Tikrit, officials said today.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2005 - 10:58

US and Iraqi forces killed 80 militants in a battle near Tikrit, officials said today.

Yesterday’s clash happened during a raid on a terrorist camp at Lake Tharthar and left seven Iraqi troops dead and four more injured, said Colonel Ahmed Essa.

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Courts Iraq Place: Iraq Place: Tikrit Place: Lake Tharthar Person: Colonel Ahmed Essa Organisation: US Organisation: Iraqi

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