At least two people were killed, and another six were wounded in recent violence:
In Baghdad, gunmen killed a government engineer as he left work.
A militiaman died of injuries sustained during a foiled attack in Khanaqin.
Three militiamen were wounded, and a number of militants were killed, during a clash in Rutba.
In the Hamrin Mountains, two militiamen were wounded during an operation.
A security member was wounded during a clash in Abu Saida.
