BAGHDAD , Iraq ( CNN ) -- Six gay men were shot dead by members of their tribe in two separate incidents in the past 10 days , an official with Iraq 's Interior ministry said . In the most recent attack , two men were killed Thursday in Sadr City area of Baghdad after they were disowned by relatives , the official said . The shootings came after a tribal meeting was held and the members decided to go after the victims . On March 26 , four additional men were fatally shot in the same city , the official said , adding that the victims had also been disowned by their relatives . The official declined to be identified because he is not authorized to speak to the media . Witnesses told CNN that a Sadr City cafe , which was a popular gathering spot for gays , was also set on fire .
In the most recent attack , two men were killed Thursday in Sadr City area of Baghdad . Witnesses tell CNN a Sadr City cafe , also popular with gay men , was set on fire . Shootings came after tribal meeting when members decided to go after the victims .