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6 inmates in attack on Abu Ghraib prison compound

Incident x136
Type mortars
Deaths recorded 6
Targeted or hit 'likely meant for U.S. troops'
Place Abu Ghraib prison compound, Baghdad
Date and time 16 August 2003, PM
Sources LAT 18 Aug
NYT 17 Aug

Individuals for whom only demographic or other non-personal information was reported

Number killed Occupation Age Sex
6 Detainee Adult Male

Only demographic information, without any identifying details, was available for those recorded killed