Rotting bodies found in Iraq

2005-02-10 14:54

Baghdad - The bodies of more than 20 Iraqi drivers and security forces from a convoy of government trucks carrying sugar were found on Thursday south of Baghdad, police said.

The drivers had all been burned in their vehicles. Police said they believed the convoy was attacked at least two days ago but the bodies were left to rot.

"This morning a police patrol was in the Suwairah region and found about 20 vehicles that were taking sugar to Baghdad. They were all burned," said a police official.

Suwairah is about 60km south of Baghdad.

As well as the drivers, two policemen and two soldiers who were protecting the convoy were also killed, the official said.

"The bodies were rotting in the vehicles which indicates the attack was at least two days ago," he added. - AFP

- SAPA