Iraq Violence Claims At Least 20 Lives

(RFE/RL) November 20, 2006 -- Twenty Iraqis were killed today in a series of attacks in the capital Baghdad, Al-Ramadi, and Ba'qubah.

Also, the bodies of 25 Iraqis who had been kidnapped, tortured, and murdered were found on the streets of the capital and in Al-Dujayl, north of Baghdad.

In Baghdad, two government officials escaped assassination attempts, but two of their bodyguards were killed and two wounded. More killings were reported throughout the capital.

(compiled from agency reports)