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Iraqi forces clash with protesters; 27 dead: army

Published April 23, 2013 Updated April 23, 2013 08:14am

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By Parvez Jabri

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KIRKUK: Clashes Tuesday in north Iraq between security forces and anti-government protesters allegedly infiltrated by militants left 27 people dead and about 70 injured, top army officers said.

The clashes broke out around 5:00 am (0200 GMT) when security forces entered an open area in Hawijah, west of Kirkuk, where demonstrations have been held since January, the high-ranking officers said.

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