At least eight Iraqis were killed and 19 were wounded, mostly during a mortar attack in southern Baghdad. A U.S. Marine was killed in a non-combat incident in Anbar province as well. Also, a day after a suicide attack in Anbar province, there is still confusion as to exactly how many died.

In Baghdad, seven people were killed and 18 more were wounded during a mortar attack in the Diyala Bridge area.

Police staged a security operation in Khalis. One policeman was killed, but a Naqshabandiya Movement leader was captured.

In Baquba, an I.E.D. wounded a policeman. Security forces captured 10 suspects.

Two people were kidnapped near Suleimaniyah.

Three bombs were defused in Amara. Two wanted suspects were captured.

In Muqdadiya, five suspects were detained. A family handed their daughter who confessed to planning a suicide attack at a local market over to police.

Three suspects were detained near Kut.

Read more by Margaret Griffis

• HRW Urges Iraq To Stop Executions, Two Men Later Hanged – February 9th, 2012
• Iraq To Limit Foreign Contractors, As Violence Continues – February 8th, 2012
• Iraq: Autonomy-Bid Governor Quits Over Tensions and Violence – February 7th, 2012
• Shi’ite-Led Govt. Still Targeting Rivals, Even As Cabinet Drops Boycott – February 6th, 2012
• Iraqi Town Asks For Help in Removing Landmines – February 4th, 2012