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Two fishermen shot by Danish forces near Basra

Incident x142
Type gunfire
Deaths recorded 2
Targeted or hit unarmed fishermen apparently mistaken for looters
Place north of Basra
Date and time 16 August 2003, PM
Sources NYT 17 Aug
REU 27 Aug

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

Number killed Occupation Age Sex
1 Fisherman Adult Male
1 Fisherman Adult Male

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