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Iraq attacks in Haditha kill 27 policemen
Dozens of gunmen have launched a pre-dawn raid on police targets in the western Iraqi city of Haditha, killing at least 27 police officers.
March 05, 2012
(BBC NEWS) Baghdad - The attacks began with the kidnapping of two senior officers from their homes. They were later found shot dead.
The gunmen, some wearing military uniforms, then moved through the city, shooting police at checkpoints.
Al-Qaeda has been blamed for the attacks.