FACTBOX: Security developments in Iraq
(Reuters) - Following are security developments in Iraq at 0900 GMT on Monday.
AMARA - A parked car bomb wounded 17 people when it blew up near a the headquarters of Iraqi and U.S. forces in Amara, capital of Maysan province, 300 km (185 miles) southeast of Baghdad, said Latif al-Tamimi the head of the security committee on the provincial council.
BAGHDAD - The Iraqi army killed five militants and arrested 26 others during last 24 hours in different parts of Iraq, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
MOSUL - A roadside bomb killed one policeman and wounded three others when it struck their patrol on Sunday in southern Mosul, 390 km (240 miles) north of Baghdad, police said.
ISKANDARIYA - Police said they found the body of a member of a U.S.-backed neighborhood patrol in Iskandariya, 40 km (25 miles) south of Baghdad. The body bore gunshot wounds.
NUMANIYA - A man was found shot dead inside his car on Sunday in the town of Numaniya, 120 km (70 miles) south of Baghdad, police said.
MUSSAYAB - A roadside bomb killed one person and wounded another person in Mussayab, 60 km (40 miles) south of Baghdad, police said.
(Compiled by Aws Qusay)
