Fourteen die as detainees clash with Iraqi security officers

Iraqi officials said today that 14 people, including six security officers, were killed when clashes broke out overnight between detainees and security officers.

Fourteen die as detainees clash with Iraqi security officers

Iraqi officials said today that 14 people, including six security officers, were killed when clashes broke out overnight between detainees and security officers.

A ministry official on the scene said detainees being moved between buildings tried to overpower the security officers and take away their weapons.

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