Bodies of 12 Iraqi men found in Baghdad

The bodies of 12 Iraqi men who were shot dead have been found dumped in northeastern Baghdad.

The bodies of 12 Iraqi men who were shot dead have been found dumped in northeastern Baghdad.

Police said the bodies had been found overnight. Since Saturday, at least 46 bodies have been found dumped at four locations in Iraq.

Insurgents have regularly attacked Iraqis they accuse of working with the US-backed government and security forces and have dumped their bodies as a warning to others.

On Saturday, the bodies of 10 Iraqi soldiers were found dumped in the western city of Ramadi. On Sunday, 13 bodies were found in eastern Baghdad and 11 were discovered near Iskandariya just south of the capital.

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