Civilian and security forces suffered little today, but the Iraqi government reported that 147 militants were killed in various locations. Only one policeman was killed and 10 others were wounded. Meanwhile, ISIS released a video displaying part of their grim occupation.
read more274 Killed Across Iraq As Mosul Residents Defy ISIS
At least 274 people were killed and 96 more were wounded in violence across the country. Over 200 of those reported killed were militants. Most of the wounded were civilians or security personnel.
read moreBloody Sunday in Iraq: 374 Killed, 78 Wounded
At least 374 people were killed today, mostly militants. Another 78 were wounded. The numbers may be considering higher, considering that few reports of security personnel deaths are reported by the government. Also, it appears that yesterday’s kidnapping of the Baghdad’s council’s chairman was perpetrated by militiamen. It is unknown whose orders they were following.
read moreSunni Politican Mysteriously Detained; 312 Killed Across Iraq
At least 312 people were killed today, mostly militants. However, morgue officials in Baghdad suggest the casualty figures are much higher. Also, a senior Sunni politician may have been arrested today. At least 56 were wounded.
read moreSistani Reiterates Plea For Maliki To Quit; 45 Killed Across Iraq
At least 45 were killed in prayer day violence, and 28 more were wounded. Meanwhile, Grand Ayatollah Sistani reiterated his desire to see Prime Minister Maliki step down, and militants destroyed two more shrines.
read moreISIS Blows Up Tombs in Mosul; 147 Killed Across Iraq
At least 147 people were killed across Iraq today. Bombs in the Baghdad region took the most lives. The worst attack involved a group of prisoners who were being transported north of the capital. Another 64 people were wounded.
read moreIran’s Support For Maliki Dwindles As Over 200 Are Killed in Iraq
Prime Minister Maliki’s chances for a third term as premier appear to be slipping away as he loses support from Iran. At least 179 militants were reported killed. Twenty-nine other people were killed as well. Only one person was reported injured.
read more288 Slain As Maliki Urges Sunni Tribes To Fight For Iraq Government
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki met with Sunni leaders today, attempting to gain their trust and help in fighting the Islamic State. Meanwhile, the fighting goes on. At least 288 people were killed. About at third of that figure was civilians or security personel. Another 154 were wounded in the attacks, which included at least one significant bombing in Baghdad.
read more257 Killed Across Iraq, Mostly In Security Ops
131 Killed In Iraq As Deadline Passes for Christians To Leave Mosul
A deadline for Christians to leave Mosul or submit to the Islamic State has passed, but not without universal condemnation. At least 131 people were killed and 83 more were wounded in attacks and clashes.
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