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30 Iraqis killed in violence

FALLUJAH (IRAQ), APRIL 6. The U.S. troops battled resistance forces today on the edge of Fallujah in an operation to crush the unrest there, as violence inspired by supporters of an anti-American Shia Muslim cleric again spread to at least four cities, with 30 Iraqis killed.

The U.S. military reported five Marines and three soldiers killed in operations over the past two days. A Ukrainian soldier also died on Monday in a battle in Kut, southeast of Baghdad.

After a weekend of countrywide violence sparked primarily by followers of the fiery Muqtada Al-Sadr, fighting was again reported in Nasiriyah, Kut, Amarah and northern Baghdad. There were 15 Iraqis killed in Nasiriyah and another 15 dead in Amarah, coalition military officials said.

Al-Sadr left his fortress-like complex today, vowing to shed his own blood in the drive to oust the American occupation.

U.S. officials suggested they would move soon to arrest Al-Sadr.

— AP

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