Gunmen Seize 50 at Iraq Security Firm

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Gunmen Seize 50 at Iraq Security Firm

Posted on Mar 8, 2006

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Gunmen dressed in Iraqi police uniforms have raided the offices of a security firm in Baghdad, seizing 50 employees.

The incident happened in the eastern Zayouna district of the city. Among those captured was the head of the private firm, al-Rawafed.

It came after the bodies of 20 men were found dumped in the Iraqi capital.

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