UPDATE "Carried Out With American Blessing" - Nasser al-Sa'edi -

This posting is an update to the preceding posting "Carried Out With American Blessing" dealing with the Sadr city coordianted bombing attacks. The casualty toll for the Sadr City is now confirmed as more than 200 dead and more than 250 wounded. many of the wounded are not expected to live. That toll is confirmed by several sources but originated with Mohammed al-Askari. It has also now been confirmed that immediately after the bombings Iraqi troops loyal to the green zone government blocked access to Sadr city and prevented ambulances from coming in and leaving. Those troops were supported by US helicopters. mfi 00:47 24/11/2006