Parliament today passed a contentious elections law that could allow national elections to occur as early as January. Iraq also enjoyed a third day of very light violence. At least seven Iraqis were killed and nine more were wounded.

In Mosul, two gunmen were killed as they were apparently planting a bomb. Gunmen wounded a policeman. A bomb killed three policemen and wounded five people.

In Fallujah, a gunman was killed and a policeman was wounded during a clash at a checkpoint. U.S. forces freed 11 detainees after investigations proved them innocent of wrongdoing. A car bomb was defused.

The body of a young woman was found bound and shot in western Kut.

In Kirkuk, an oil company employee was wounded during a small arms attack.

A bomb in Khalis wounded a civilian.

Seven suspects were captured in Baquba after an assassination attempt on a local leader.

Eleven suspects were detained during raids in Hawija.

Twenty-seven suspects were arrested across Basra, where such arrests could be politically motivated.

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