An American aid worker has been shot dead in Baghdad, the U.S. government says.
“We are closely monitoring local authorities’ investigation into the cause of death,” a State Department spokesperson said. “We offer our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss and stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance. Out of respect to the family during this difficult time, we have no further comment.”
So far, nobody has claimed responsibility for the killing. Fatal attacks on foreign nationals have become relatively rare in Baghdad since the defeat of the Islamic State terrorist group in Iraq in 2017. “Whoever wants to test the government on the issue of security is a failed test, security is a red line,” he said in a press conference.
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