Allawi claims escaping 4 attempts on his life
Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi revealed in an interview published yesterday he had escaped four attempts on his life since his government took over from the US-led occupation forces almost three months ago.
Allawi told the Arabic newspaper Al-Hayat during a visit to London that he had been "targeted in four assassination attempts since June 28", when the US-led coalition handed back power to Iraqi authorities.
"The fourth one took place just five days ago outside the Green Zone," Allawi told the paper, referring to the highly fortified compound housing the Iraqi government and the US embassy.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. In the latest attempt, Allawi said a car bomb exploded and a fight ensued between his bodyguards and armed attackers. Two non-Iraqi Arabs were arrested.
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