DHAKA: Iraq’s acting deputy Justice Minister, Abdul Karim al-Faris, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in the capital, Baghdad.

Iraq security officials have told Al Jazeera.

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.

BDST: 2030 HRS, SEPT 08, 2015
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