Iraqis Fleeing Fallujah Question U.S. Tactics

By Philip Reeves

Published April 11, 2004 at 9:00 PM PDT

Scattered clashes are reported in the region around Fallujah, though a cease-fire declared over the weekend is largely holding. Iraqi officials report 600 civilians have died in Fallujah since U.S. Marines launched an offensive there last Monday. Those fleeing the city accuse U.S. forces of firing randomly, causing numerous civilian casualties. Hear NPR's Philip Reeves.

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