Iraq's deputy justice minister kidnapped by gunmen

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Tuesday 08 Sep 2015 - 21:06 Makkah mean time-24-11-1436 Baghdad (IINA) - Iraq's acting deputy Justice Minister Abdul Karim al-Faris has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in the capital, Baghdad, security officials said. The deputy minister's security guards and driver have also been kidnapped in Al-Bunouk neighborhood in the northeastern part of the city. Masked gunmen driving four black SUVs blocked the officials vehicle before taking them hostage. No one has claimed responsibility for the kidnap. HA/IINA