d2457
One sheik shot dead in Matiha, south of Basra
| Incident | d2457 |
|---|---|
| Type | gunfire |
| Deaths recorded | 1 |
| Targeted or hit | Sheikh Nawaf Ahmed el-Aqrab, a prominent leader in the Islamic Party |
| Place | Matiha, 5km south of Basra |
| Date and time | 4 April 2006, AM |
| Sources | VOI 05 Apr
IRIN 23 May |
Individuals for whom personal or identifying details were reported
| IBC page | Identifying details (number if more than one) | Age | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|
| d2457-xb1027 | Sheikh Nawaf Ahmed el-Aqrab | Adult | Male |