Sister of Iraq vice-president shot dead

A sister of Iraq’s new Sunni vice president was killed in a drive-by shooting in Baghdad today, police said.

Sister of Iraq vice-president shot dead
Thu, 27 Apr, 2006 - 08:01

A sister of Iraq’s new Sunni vice president was killed in a drive-by shooting in Baghdad today, police said.

Mayson Ahmed Bakir al-Hashimi, a sister of Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi, was shot and killed by unidentified gunmen in a BMW sedan as she was leaving her home at 8am with her bodyguard in south-western Baghdad, said police Capt. Jamel Hussein.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Immigration Raid Hyundai Plant South Korea says it has reached deal with US to release 300 workers at Georgia plant
Russia Ukraine War Government building damaged in Kyiv in largest Russian attack since war began
Lift the Ban on Palestine Action protest Almost 900 arrested at central London Palestine Action protest
CourtsIraqPlace: IraqPlace: BaghdadPlace: south-western BaghdadPerson: Mayson Ahmed Bakir al-HashimiPerson: vice presidentPerson: Tariq al-HashimiPerson: Capt. Jamel HusseinPerson: HusseinOrganisation: BMW
People with posters of Palestinian prisoners in Israel in the West Bank city of Ramallah earlier this year (Nasser Nasser/AP)

Israel’s Supreme Court says government not feeding Palestinian prisoners enough

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited