3 civilians kidnapped in Diala

DIALA / IraqiNews.com: Three civilians on Wednesday were kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Diala’s Mandali district, according to a local official source. “Those kidnapped have been taken to an unknown destination,” the source told IraqiNews.com news agency. Investigations are currently underway, the source added, providing no further details. Baaquba, the capital city of Diala province, lies 57 km northeast of Baghdad. SS (P) 1