Updated at 10:16 p.m. EST, Nov. 16, 2009
At least 31 Iraqis were killed and 52 more were wounded during an alarming surge in violence today. In one attack, 13 Iraqis were executed by men who were wearing Iraqi army uniforms. A U.S. soldier died of injuries received in a vehicular accident as well. Meanwhile, a British soldier convicted of a war crime detailed some of the abuses Iraqis were subjected to by his fellow soldiers.
read moreSunday: 7 Iraqis Killed, 19 Wounded
Although election news overshadowed reports of attacks, at least seven Iraqis were killed and 19 more were wounded across the country.
read moreSaturday: 4 Iraqis Killed, 7 Wounded
At least four Iraqis were killed and seven more were wounded in light violence. Meanwhile, Turkey announced a number of reforms that will give Kurdish citizens more rights. The plan must be approved by parliament. Also, the United Kingdom is investigating whether British troops colluded with U.S. soldiers in torturing Iraqi citizens.
read moreFriday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 9 Wounded
Updated at 5:50 p.m. EST, Nov. 13 2009
At least three Iraqis were killed and nine more were wounded in light prayer day violence. At least one suicide bombing attack was foiled as well.
read moreThursday: 9 Iraqis Killed, 19 Wounded
Updated at 7:50 p.m. EST, Nov. 12, 2009
At least nine Iraqis were killed and 19 more were wounded in the latest violence. This includes some attacks that were not reported yesterday due to the Armistice Day observances. Also, the Iraqi presidential council has recommended Jan. 18 as the date for national elections.
read moreWednesday: 2 Iraqis Wounded
Updated at 10:40 p.m. EST, Nov. 11, 2009
Due to the holiday, there is less coverage of Iraqi casualties than normal. Only two Iraqis were reported wounded. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki warned of increasing violence as January’s national elections draw closer. Also, four former Blackwater Worldwide (now Xe Corp.) revealed a plan to pay off Iraqi officials after a controversial 2007 shooting that left 17 Iraqis dead.
read moreTuesday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 5 Wounded
Updated at 11:28 p.m. EST, Nov. 9, 2009
The Turkish government unveiled a new peace plan that promises to end a 25-year-long guerilla war with the Kurdistan Workers Party. Meanwhile, at least three Iraqis were killed and five more were wounded in the latest violence.
read moreMonday: 3 GIs, 5 Iraqis Killed; 16 Iraqis Wounded
Updated at 10:20 EST, Nov. 9, 2009
Iraq is awaiting the presidential commission’s approval of Jan. 21 as the date for the next national election. Yesterday’s passing of a contentious elections law was necessary before a polling timetable could be set. Meanwhile, at least five Iraqis were killed and 16 more were wounded across Iraq. Also, three U.S. servicemembers were killed. three U.S. servicemembers were killed.
read moreSunday: 7 Iraqis Killed, 9 Wounded
Updated at 6:33 p.m. EST, Nov. 8, 2009 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.
read moreSaturday: 4 Iraqis Killed, 6 Wounded
Updated at 11:03 p.m. EST, Nov. 7, 2009
At least four Iraqis were killed and six more were wounded in light violence.
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