BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Gunmen wearing army uniforms killed at least six government-backed Sunni Muslim militiamen at a checkpoint near the Iraqi city of Baquba, 65 km (40 miles) northeast of Baghdad, on Sunday, police said.
They said the victims included the local leader of the "Sahwa" (Awakening) tribal militia, along with two of his sons.
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