Iraq Prison Hit by Mortar barrage

A number of mortars have hit a prison in Baghdad, killing at least seven inmates. About 20 others, including several policemen, were injured in the incident according to latest reports. The prison is close to the main buildings of the interior ministry and it is not known if it was specifically targeted for attack. Also on Monday, a serious fire broke out at a storage tank in the Doura oil refiner on the outskirts of Baghdad. The fire was a result of rocket or mortar fire.