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Cyprus explosion injures seven Iraqis

An explosion in Cyprus on Friday injured seven Iraqis trying to cross into EU territory, police said.

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  • Published: 13:31 December 5, 2008
  • Gulf News

Nicosia: An explosion in Cyprus on Friday injured seven Iraqis trying to cross into EU territory, police said.

The group, including three minors, were taken to hospital for treatment.

One man suffered serious injuries and a four-year-old child was hit by fragments from the blast, police said.

Police suspect a landmine caused the explosion.

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