Iraq says Blackwater shooters should face trial

Private American security guards should face trial over the shooting of 17 Iraqis, an official investigation has ruled.

Private American security guards should face trial over the shooting of 17 Iraqis, an official investigation has ruled.

The men employed by the controversial Blackwater firm saturated a city square with gunfire despite no evidence they were shot at themselves, the Iraqi government said.

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