Saturday: 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.
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Friday: 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.
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