Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim Archives

Thursday: 8 Iraqis Killed, 45 Wounded

Updated at 7:36 p.m. EDT, Aug. 27, 2009 Iraqis are observing a three-day mourning period following the death of Shi’ite Muslim leader Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim, as his body travels through important Shi’ite cities on its way to burial in Najaf. This has not stopped the violence however. At least eight Iraqis were killed and 45 more were injured in the latest attacks.

Wednesday: 7 Iraqis Killed, 13 Wounded

Updated at 4:37 p.m. EDT, Aug. 26, 2009 At least seven Iraqis were killed and 13 more were wounded in light violence. In neighboring Iran, the highly influential Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim has died of cancer. He was the head of the Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council and former leader of the Badr Brigades.