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BBC:

British soldiers killed a 26-year-old Iraqi civilian by repeatedly beating him on the neck, chest and genital areas, High Court judges have heard.
Baha Mousa was one of six Iraqis whose families are challenging the UK Government's decision not to hold an independent inquiry into their deaths.

Fellow hotel worker Kifah Taha al-Mutari said soldiers competed to see who could kick detainees the furthest.

The six test cases include the shootings of four Iraqi civilians.

The victims were either at home, walking in the street or driving when they were shot, allegedly by soldiers from the Kings Own Regiment.