At least one Iraqi was killed and four more were wounded in light violence. Meanwhile, Iraqis by the thousands came out in Baghdad to protest poor services and government corruption. The demonstration came only a day after the first reported self-immolation in the country and after several protests in recent weeks. In response, the Iraqi government has canceled a purchase of F-16 fighter jets and is diverting that money to improving food rations.
read moreSunday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 12 Wounded
Parliament filled several important posts today but failed to vote on the defense, interior and national security portfolios. Meanwhile, at least three Iraqis were killed and 12 more were wounded in new violence. In one incident, Iraq’s first reported self-immolation protest occurred, significantly ratcheting up demonstrations that have taken place in recent days.
read moreSaturday: 50 Iraqis Killed, 83 Wounded
Updated at 1:32 p.m. EST, Feb. 13, 2011
At least 50 Iraqis were killed and 83 more were wounded in news attacks. The lion’s share of casualties occurred in Samarra where Shi’ite pilgrims are gathering to observe the anniversary of the death of Hasan al-Askari.
read moreFriday: 5 Iraqis Killed, 13 Wounded; Mass Grave Found
At least five Iraqis were killed and 13 were wounded in new attacks, while a remnant from the height of sectarian violence, a mass grave, was discovered containing 153 decayed bodies. Also, demonstrations against meager food rations and electricity shortages continued across Iraq.
read moreThursday: 11 Iraqis Killed, 50 Wounded
Attacks in north and central Iraq have left at least 11 Iraqis dead and 50 wounded. A National Alliance legislator has asked for another sweep of Ba’ath Party loyalists from security forces.
read moreWednesday: 14 Iraqis Killed, 120 Wounded
A significant attack in Kirkuk may have shook the country today and reminded the world of Iraq’s continuing violence, but it is the amount of chronic corruption within government that perhaps has even more Iraqis rattled. At least 14 Iraqis were killed in attacks across the country and 121 more were wounded.
read moreTuesday: 4 Iraqis Killed, 7 Wounded
Amnesty International released a report stating that Iraq routinely tortures detainees in secret prisons. Meanwhile, at least four Iraqis were killed and seven more were wounded in reported violence.
read moreMonday: 2 Iraqis Killed, 15 Wounded
At least two Iraqis were killed and 15 more were wounded in new violence mostly in and around the capital.
read moreSunday: 3 Iraqis Wounded
Sunday was fairly peaceful as only three people were
reported injured in light violence. Clashes also took place during a
demonstration in Basra, but no casualties were reported in them.
read moreSaturday: 4 Iraqis Killed; 10 Iraqis, 9 Iranians, 2 Pakistanis Wounded
At least five Iraqis were killed while 21 people were wounded. Among the wounded were Pakistani and Iranian pilgrims who were traveling to shrines in Salah ad-Din province.
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