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163I-HQ-1462938 valley and conducted two bombing runs which lasted a total of approximately 10 minutes. There were approximately six to eight explosions. One bomb landed approximately 50 feet fronf avervens in the compound ran for the bomb shelters. Ac ing to this was the first time the Iraqis attacked with so many aircraft at such a low altitude and so close to homes and structures. described the explosions as a dull noise accompanied by heavy white smoke. Initially, there was no smell, but then noted a garlicky smell associated with the explosions. Initially,[_Jaia not notice any injuries except Eor (NFI), who sustained a leg injury as a result of the attack. No one in the compound initially realized that the attack had been_a_ chemical attack. After approximately one half- hour, however, [~~] heard someone call for the doctor as symptoms of the chemical attack began to appear. friend, ABU RAZKAR, began vomiting, which alarmed her. He told her he believed he had inhaled sulfur. Most people in the compound went to sleep at approximately 9:00 or 9:30 pm that evening. At that time, it was common for people to sleep on the roof of the homes. However, that night, decided to sleep inside. At approximately midnight or 12:30 am, was_ awoken and informed that the attack had been a chemical one. was instructed to go to the support detachment (isnad) . When arrived, she saw hundreds of men, women and children from the compound and nearby villages standing around a large bonfire. Most were suffering from some effects of the chemical attacks and were in a great deal of pain. stated that “no artist could paint, no writer could write, or no cinematographer could film the suffering." Many were complaining of a burning pain to the eyes and tearing. [ Jalso began to experience a burning pain to her eyes. Everyone believed that fire would counter the effects of chemical attack, hence the large bonfire. Approximately 400 to 500 Peshmergas and civilians, to include approximately 50 Children, were effected by this attack. The Peshmerga leadership ordered everyone to evacuate the area and head to high ground. Peshmergas and civilians from the nearby effected villages began to make their way, on foot, to the top of the mountain through a small foot path, leaving everything behind. By this time, many of the victims were going blind and were unable to make their way up the path. Others complained_of stomach pains. Many were unable to complete the journey. [| helped a blind man up the foot path, arriving 28 b7C