Family of six killed in Iraq attack

Malaysia Sun (IANS) Friday 25th February, 2011

Six members of one family were killed when unknown gunmen attacked their house Friday, security sources said.

The attack took place in Falluja, 60 km west of Baghdad.

Some members of the family worked with the Sahwa militia, the security sources said.

Also known as Sunni Awakening movement, Sahwa is comprised of Sunni fighters who joined Iraqi and US troops to combat Al Qaeda in Iraq. Its members regularly come under attack.