Death toll rises to 58 in Iraq church standoff

58 dead in Iraqi hostage situation

The death toll from a hostage standoff at a Catholic church in Baghdad has risen to 58, police officials with the Iraqi Interior Ministry said Monday. Seventy-five others were wounded in the attack by gunmen Sunday, the officials said, adding that most of the casualties were women and children. Two priests were among the dead, as well as 17 security officers and five of the gunmen.
The hours-long standoff ended Sunday after Iraqi security forces stormed the Sayidat al-Nejat church.
Eight suspects were arrested.
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