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      Fight between detainees leaves 1 dead, several injured

      BAGHDAD, Iraq - A dispute broke out between two groups of detainees at one 
      of the compounds of the Camp Bucca theater internment facility at 
      approximately 11 p.m., April 15. The fight left one detainee dead. The 
      fight was confined between the detainees in one compound and was not 
      directed at U.S. forces.

      The guards regained control of the compound and immediately began 
      rendering medical treatment. Efforts to save the detainee's life ended 
      when he died as a result of his wounds. Twelve other detainees were 
      injured during the fight.

      The guards conducted a headcount and all detainees at Camp Bucca have been 
      accounted for.

      The remains will be transferred to the Iraqi government and returned to 
      the family upon completion of an autopsy. This is standing procedure for 
      all detainees who die while in custody of the Multi-National Force.

      Camp Bucca is located in the southeastern region of Iraq and holds more 
      than 6,000 detainees.

      The incident is currently under investigation.

      TEXT PROVIDED BY THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER FOR TASK FORCE 134 (DETAINEE 
      OPERATIONS). For more information, contact LTC GUY RUDISILL AT 
      GUY.RUDISILL@IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL.

      Release #050415b

 
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