Bodies of 12 Iraqis found dumped

The bodies of 12 Iraqi men, all of whom had been shot dead, have been found dumped in northeastern Baghdad, police said yesterday.

Since Saturday, at least 46 bodies have been found dumped at four locations in Iraq.

Insurgents have regularly attacked Iraqis they accuse of working with the US-backed Government and security forces and dumped their bodies as a warning to others.