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| Iraq |
| Baghdad's security chief sacked over bombings |
| 2009-12-10 |
| [Iran Press TV Latest] Baghdad's security chief has been sacked over a series of massive bombings in the city which killed over 120 people. Prime Minister "Nouri al-Maliki, as the commander in chief of the armed forces, ordered the removal of Lieutenant General Abboud Qanbar from his post" on Wednesday, a statement by the Premier's Office said. Qanbar will be replaced by Lieutenant General Ahmed Hashem Awoudeh. Al-Maliki reportedly sacked the security chief in response to the lawmakers who demanded an explanation from the country's leaders over Tuesday's blasts. The explosions also left 448 others wounded. |
| Posted by:Fred |