Thousands of Iraqis attended protests again this Friday; however, many were in solidarity with Shi’ite protestors in Bahrain. Meanwhile, at least two Iraqis were killed and 16 more were wounded.
Updated at 11:14 a.m. EDT, Mar. 18, 2011
Light violence left at least four Iraqis dead and 24 wounded in Baghdad and Mosul. A car bomber was stopped at the entrance to Kut.
At least one Iraqi man was killed and 17 others were wounded in the latests incidents. Meanwhile, Camp Honor in the Green Zone will be shut down because it has been identified as a secret prison where torture has occurred.
Updated at 9:16 EDT, March 14, 2011
At least 19 Iraqis were killed and 43 more were wounded in the latest violence. The worst attack took place at an army base in Diyala province.
At least eight Iraqis were killed and 17 more were wounded in new violence and a prison riot. A riot at a prison in Tikrit left two inmates dead and 14 people wounded, including seven policemen. Apparently, the prison was damaged to the point that remaining prisoner had to be transferred elsewhere. Also, the city …
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At least nine Iraqis were killed and six more were wounded in only three reported attacks. Meanwhile, the Iraqi government has asked tribal leaders to discourage ongoing protests — which seem to be having an effect on some politicians. Lawmakers tentatively agreed to halve their salaries, but not their benefits, to appease protestors who continue …
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Updated at 5:08 p.m. EST, Mar. 10, 2011
At least eight Iraqis were killed and 19 more were wounded in the latest round of violence. Again, almost all reported attacks were in the capital. Protests also continue, much to the chagrin of the prime minister who went on the defensive today.
At least seven Iraqis were killed and 24 more were wounded in new violence. Most of the attacks were in the capital. Also, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Michael Corbin said he expects ongoing protests in Iraq but not revolution as has occurred in other Arab countries.
At least three Iraqis were killed and four more were wounded in light violence. The day was also marked by light protests, and some demonstrators may have suffered from beatings.
At least six Iraqis were killed and 16 more were wounded in new violence. A report of beaten journalists yesterday became clearer when Basra police admitted five were assaulted in their custody. Meanwhile, the Sadrists promised not to stage protests for six months, giving the government time to improve. The chief of police in Basra …
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