Iraq executes 26 - opposition

Cairo - The exiled Iraqi Communist Party accused the Iraqi government yesterday of executing 26 prisoners including 14 Kurds …

Cairo - The exiled Iraqi Communist Party accused the Iraqi government yesterday of executing 26 prisoners including 14 Kurds for opposition activity.

Iraqi authorities could not immediately be reached for comment about the alleged executions, said to have taken place in December. The Communist Party named all the alleged victims.

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