Four Iraqis were killed in new attacks today. Turkish air strikes wounded three of the 10 people wounded.
read moreNine Killed in Iraq Attacks; Many Wounded in Raids on Nightclubs
An unknown number of people were wounded during raids on bars and nightclubs in Baghdad. In other violence, at least nine Iraqis were killed and 11 more were wounded.
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5 Dead in Iraq; Iran Rejects Call to Clean River Flowing to Iraq over “Security Risks”
Iranian officials are claiming that security risks prevent them from cleaning up a river that crosses into and brings much needed drinking water to Diyala province. Meanwhile, at least five people were killed and eight more were wounded in new violence.
read more12 Iraqis Killed; Iraq Releases Lower Casualty Figures for August
The Iraqi government released its August casualty figures. Officials tallied only 164 deaths during the month, or about half as many as the 325 reported killed in July. Meanwhile, at least 12 Iraqis were killed and 18 more were wounded in attacks that occurred over the last two days.
read moreSix Iraqis Killed in New Attacks
Amnesty International asked for a moratorium on the death penalty after 26 convicts were executed this week. Meanwhile, at least six Iraqis were killed and nine more were wounded.
read moreFive More Executed in Iraq, Another 11 Killed in Attacks
At least 16 Iraqis were killed, including five convicts condemned to death, and 19 more were wounded.
read more21 Executed, 16 Killed in Iraq
At least 37 Iraqis were killed and 12 more were wounded. Among the dead were 21 convicts who were executed. Meanwhile, one of the premier’s political rivals was effectively pushed out of politics after being convicted on dubious corruption charges.
read moreIraq Minister Resigns As Violence Continues
At least three people were killed and 33 more were wounded in new violence. Reports coming out of Camp Ashraf where a group of Iranian refugees have been living for decades suggest that several members were wounded during an eviction. Also, the first member of the current cabinet has quit over claims that the prime minister is interfering with his work.
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