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Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki (2nd R) talks to reporters during a meeting with Iraq's Vice-President Adel Abdul Mahdi (L) in Baghdad March 23, 2008.  REUTERS/Iraqi government office/Handout

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BAGHDAD | Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:00pm IST

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Wednesday ordered militants fighting Iraqi security forces in the southern oil hub of Basra to lay down their weapons in 72 hours or face "severe penalties".

"Those who were deceived into carry weapons must deliver themselves and make a written pledge to promise they will not repeat such action within 72 hours," he told state television.

"Otherwise, they will face the most severe penalties."

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