Iraqi security forces fight militants in Anbar province

January 03, 2014 01:12

Special forces in Iraq are fighting jihadist militants who have reportedly taken over swathes of two cities. The clashes with Sunni fighters from the al-Qaeda linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant are taking place in Fallujah and Ramadi. Both cities are in the province of Anbar where Sunni militant activity has been on the rise.

Meanwhile a suicide car bomb in the town of Baladruz killed at least 12 people, according to local officials. The bomb went off outside car showrooms in the town, which is 73km (45 miles) northeast of Baghdad.

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