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8-49 Sunni protesters by Iraqi army gunfire and aerial bombs in Al-Atisam Sq, Hawija, Kirkuk
| Incident | m894 |
|---|---|
| Type | gunfire, aerial bombs |
| Deaths recorded | 8-49 |
| Targeted or hit | Sunnis in sit-in, protesting against the Shiite-dominated government of Nuri Al-Maliki; 8 children among those killed |
| Place | Al-Atisam Square, Hawija, Kirkuk |
| Date and time | 23 April 2013, 5.00 am |
| Sources | AFP/UN 4 May
BBC 23 Apr CNN 25 Apr Kirkuk Now 25 Apr |
Individuals for whom only demographic or other non-personal information was reported
| Number killed | Occupation | Age | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Unrecorded | Child | Unrecorded |
| 41 | Demonstrator | Adult | Unrecorded |