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Gunmen attack Sunni area in Baghdad-ministry

24 Nov 2006 14:26:46 GMT
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BAGHDAD, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Gunmen attacked a Sunni enclave in a mainly Shi'ite district in Baghdad on Friday, burning four mosques and homes, an Interior Ministry official said.

The official said the number of casualties was not known, but a resident of Hurriya district said at least 18 people had been killed and 24 wounded.

"They attacked four mosques with rocket-propelled grenades and machinegun fire. The attacks began at midday," said the resident, who was helping to evacuate people from their homes.

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