Abud Sarhan
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Abud Sarhan, an Iraqi shepherd, is suing US Army General Franks and Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld; after 17 family members were killed during the 2003 invasion of Iraq; two missiles hit his camp near Al-Altash (also killing 200 sheep) on April 4, 2003. The first hearing was scheduled for July 20, in Ramadi.

Quotes

• Sarhan's lawyer Rabah al-Alwani stated:
  • "We believe they used excessive force."
• Sarhan's wounded half-brother Hamad Sarhan stated:
  • "There were no military...only shepherds and their flocks."

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