Friday: 6 Iraqis Killed, 31 Wounded

At least six Iraqis were killed and 31 more were wounded in new attacks. An unknown number of people were also wounded during clashes that broke out in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square. Meanwhile, Kaitab Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a Monday attack that left five U.S. troops dead.

Monday: 5 US soldiers, 26 Iraqis Killed; 47 Iraqis Wounded

The deaths of five U.S. troops eclipsed the deaths of at least 26 Iraqis. Another 47 more were wounded in the latest violence. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki back-pedaled from his threats to fire ministers if they were unable to implement significant changes by tomorrow’s 100-day deadline. Five U.S. soldiers were killed during a rocket … Continue reading “Monday: 5 US soldiers, 26 Iraqis Killed; 47 Iraqis Wounded”