Abud Sarhan

Abud Sarhan

Abud Sarhan is an Iraqi shepherd, who is suing US Army General Franks and Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld after 17 family members were killed during the 2003 invasion of Iraq — two missiles hit his camp near Al-Altash (also killing 200 sheep) on April 4, 2003.

The first hearing was held on July 20, in Ramadi; however, no representatives for the Americans showed up. The hearing was reset for August 10, 2003. [http://www.tomgrossmedia.com/mideastdispatches/archives/000306.html] On August 10, no representative for the Americans showed up; the hearing was reset for August 24, citing the need to allow defense lawyers to gather more evidence.

Quotes

*Sarhan's lawyer Rabah al-Alwani stated, "We believe they used excessive force."
*Sarhan's wounded half-brother Hamad Sarhan stated, "There were no military...only shepherds and their flocks."


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