71 bodies found as Iraqi PM announces security crackdown

Radio New Zealand

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki has promised to take action against all illegal armed groups in Baghdad in a new attempt to improve security. Mr Maliki says the Iraqi army would be supported by American forces, and the plan will be carried out regardless of the armed groups' political affiliations. Meanwhile, 71 bodies, the apparent victims of sectarian violence, have been found dumped at locations in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, police say. Earlier, at least three people were killed in bomb attacks in the city...

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