Baghdad: Minibus blast death toll rises to 16

A minibus exploded near an army recruiting centre in central Baghdad today, killing at least 16 people and injuring seven, the Defence Ministry said.

Mon, 11 Sep, 2006 - 09:48

A minibus exploded near an army recruiting centre in central Baghdad today, killing at least 16 people and injuring seven, the Defence Ministry said.

Maj. Gen. Ibrahim al-Obeidi said that a Korean-made Kia minibus exploded near the northern gate of the al-Muthana recruiting centre.

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