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Barrett808

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Tue Jan-09-07 11:49 AM
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UNICEF worker shot dead in Baghdad

UNICEF worker shot dead in Baghdad
dpa German Press Agency
Published: Tuesday January 9, 2007

Geneva- A UNICEF worker was shot dead in his car as he drove through Baghdad, the UN children's agency confirmed Tuesday. Janan Jabero, 52, an engineer, married and the father of two, was killed on Monday evening, said a UNICEF spokesman.

"Janan Jabero was a brilliant engineer and had been a key part of UNICEF's school rehabilitation programme in Iraq since 1999. His death has cost Iraq's children a staunch advocate and we deeply mourn his loss," said UNICEF Representative for Iraq, Roger Wright.

Jabero was one of 87 Iraqi nationals working for UNICEF in Iraq. A police investigation is underway.

http://rawstory.com/news/2006/UNICEF_worker_shot_dead_in_Baghdad_01092007.html

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Tue Jan-09-07 11:54 AM
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1. Damn.

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Why is the idea of providing an education for children such a problem for some people? :cry:

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