Iraq was relatively quiet today, but insurgents were still able to stage a number of attacks, including some against security personnel. At least 10 Iraqis were killed in the violence or found in an old grave, while 12 more were wounded.
read moreTurkey Shells PKK Targets in Northern Iraq
Turkish planes shelled northern Iraq again, the first time since Feb. 3. A number of casualties were reported. At least five Iraqis were killed and 19 more were wounded in other violence.
read moreIraq PM Re-iterates Pledge to Arrest VP, Stop Autonomy Bids
During a speech today, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki re-iterated his intention to prevent several provinces from legally converting into semi-autonomous regions. He also promised to prosecute Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi. Meanwhile, at least 15 Iraqis were killed and 23 more were wounded in new violence.
read moreHRW Urges Iraq To Stop Executions, Two Men Later Hanged
A U.S.-based human rights group urged Iraq to stop executing detainees, at least until a “flawed criminal justice system” is repaired. Despite the call, two more executions took place today. Four people were killed in other violence, and four Iraqis were wounded.
read moreIraq To Limit Foreign Contractors, As Violence Continues
As a government spokesman spoke against foreign contractors, at least two Iraqis were killed and 19 more were wounded in new attacks. Also, fourteen people found guilty on terrorism charges were executed despite recent international condemnation of Iraq’s justice system and it use of the death penalty.
read moreIraq: Autonomy-Bid Governor Quits Over Tensions and Violence
An Iraqiya politician who led the way for a semi-autonomy bid that enraged Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and triggered a national political crisis may have resigned according to an anonymous source in the political party. Meanwhile, at least two Iraqis were killed and 18 more were wounded in random violence.
read moreShi’ite-Led Govt. Still Targeting Rivals, Even As Cabinet Drops Boycott
The Shi’ite-led government in Iraq has selected a new target for harassment: Iraqiya spokesman Haider al-Mulla and two other lawmakers. This comes despite recent efforts by Iraqiya to lessen political tensions that threaten to ignite a sectarian war. Meanwhile, at least two Iraqis were killed and 26 more were wounded over the last two days.
read moreIraqi Town Asks For Help in Removing Landmines
At least eight Iraqis were killed and nine more wounded in the latest violence. However, a town council in Diyala province wants help preventing more deaths. They want all the landmines and other explosives removed from the area.
read moreIraq’s Political Parties Look For Compromises
Light violence left five dead and one wounded across Iraq, but there may be more positive signs that current political tensions could soon end: The Iraqiya party and the National Alliance have been discussing ways to resolve the crisis.
read moreIraq Schedules More Executions; 10 Killed in Attacks
Despite internation condemnation for recent exectutions, Iraq has announced that at least three more detainees will suffer the death penalty. Meanwhile, at least 10 Iraqis were killed and 12 more wounded in new attacks.
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