Gian Gentile: Exposing Counterfeit COIN
Kelly Vlahos says the Surge was a fraud
Tag: Iraq
Suicide Bombers Target Obama’s Withdrawal Plan
Steve Niva says US withdrawal will calm Iraq
Wednesday: 20 Iraqis Killed, 84 Wounded
update at 3:25 p.m. EDT, May 6, 2009
At least 20 Iraqis were killed and 84 others were wounded in the latest violence. A massive bombing at a market in Baghdad was tempered by the failure of a second bomb to detonate. More bombs blasted victims elsewhere in Baghdad and in cities to the north of the capital. No Coalition deaths were reported.
Tuesday: 37 Iraqis Killed, Unknown Wounded
At least 37 people were killed in the latest incidents. Thirty-three of those were suspected militants killed during raids. An unknown number of villagers in Iraqi Kurdistan were wounded along with five Iraqis elsewhere. Meanwhile, the U.N. announced a change in the treatment of refugees from southern and western Iraq thanks to improved conditions. Also, three South Korean soldiers were convicted of seeking bribes while stationed in Iraq. And, Iraqi Kurdistan announced regional elections will take place on July 25.
Torture and Impunity in Iraqi Prisons
It’s as if Saddam never left, says Jeremy Scahill
Dumb Like a Maliki?
Jeff Huber on the one man who can save Obama
Monday: 15 Iraqis Killed, 24 Wounded
Updated at 8:45 p.m. EDT, May 4, 2009
At least 15 Iraqis were killed 24 were wounded in the latest violence. No Coalition deaths were reported. Iraq used a pair of quiet days to reiterate its commitment to a June 30 deadline for the withdrawal of Coalition troops from Iraqi cities.
The Empire Slogs Ahead
Alan Bock on incompetence, ignorance, and immorality
Sunday: 4 Iraqis Killed, 15 Wounded
At least three Iraqis were killed and nine more were wounded in northern Iraq, while no Coalition deaths were reported. Security operations are underway in several hotspots, but the likelihood of their success is questionable.
Saturday: 3 US Soldiers, 3 Iraqis Killed; 7 Iraqis Wounded
Updated at 7:13 EDT, May 2, 2009
Two U.S. soldiers were killed in a small arms attack Mosul, while attacks in Basra and Fallujah left no American casualties. Meanwhile, at least three Iraqis were killed and seven more were wounded in those and other attacks. The Dept. of Defense today released the name of a U.S. soldier who died April 10 of an illness.