Aid Worker Killed in Iraq

by Michael Bear · 2009-09-13 08:30:00 -0400
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Patronus Analytical reports that an aid worker was killed in Iraq earlier this month:

"Ra'aed Mohammed Saeed (50), an aid worker with the Human Relief Foundation’s office in Mosul, Iraq was ambushed and shot dead near his home on 1 September 2009 according to an HRF statement on the organizations website."

This is the first report I've heard of an aid worker being killed in Iraq this year, tho I imagine the numbers are far higher.

At least 89 aid workers have been killed worldwide so far this year.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Saeed's family and colleagues.

[Photo of Ra'aed Mohammed Saeed from Human Relief Foundation.]

Michael Bear
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