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2003 invasion of Iraq Īlthough the majority of the residents were Sunni and had supported Saddam Hussein's rule, Fallujah lacked military presence just after his fall. As of 2004, the city was largely ruined, with 60% of buildings damaged or destroyed, and the population at 30%–50% of pre-war levels. These events caused widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis in the city and surrounding areas. Iraqi insurgents were able to claim the city a year later, before they were ousted by a siege and two assaults by US forces. In a later incident, US soldiers fired on protesters again Fallujah's mayor, Taha Bedaiwi al-Alwani, said that two people were killed and 14 wounded. 17 people were killed and 70 were wounded.

US forces alleged they were fired at first, but Human Rights Watch, who visited the site of the protests, concluded that physical evidence did not corroborate US allegations and confirmed the residents' accusations that the US forces fired indiscriminately at the crowd with no provocation. In April 2003 United States forces fired on a group of demonstrators who were protesting against the US presence. The United States bombardment of Fallujah began in April 2003, one month after the beginning of the invasion of Iraq. American bombardment of Fallujah, Iraq Map showing the location of Fallujah in Iraq

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