The Islamic State of Iraq claimed responsibility for yesterday’s coordinated attacks across Iraq. The group, which is linked to al-Qaeda, called it revenge for a “torture and liquidation campaign that Sunni women and men are being subjected to in Baghdad’s prisons and other areas.” Meanwhile, violence was much lighter today, but least three Iraqis were killed and 11 more were wounded.
read moreIraq Slaughter: 97 Killed, 348 Wounded
Just a day after Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki warned of efforts to stoke sectarian strife, coordinated attacks against mostly Shi’ite targets took place across the country. At least 97 Iraqis were killed in the attacks, and another 348 were wounded.
read moreIraq PM Warns of Vague Sectarian Threat
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki today met with tribal leaders in the former “triangle of death,” just south of Baghdad, where he gave them a vague warning of a “plot to ignite sectarian strife.” Maliki also said that the government needs civilian help in the reconstruction of Iraq and maintaining security. The sheikhs promised to stand with the government in reaching the goal of a safe Iraq. Unsurprisingly, the premier neglected to mention his own role in stoking tensions.
read moreIraq: This Year’s Official Executions Already Surpass 2011’s
According to a justice ministry official, the Iraqi government has officially executed 69 people during 2012. Meanwhile, at least five Iraqis were killed and five more were wounded in other violence.
read moreJudges to Try VP on Three Counts of Terrorism As He Makes His Own Charges
Judges in Baghdad say they are ready to try Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi on charges related to three cases of terrorism. Meanwhile, at least seven Iraqis were killed and 16 more were wounded in new attacks.
read more40 Killed Across Iraq, Police Recruits Targeted
A large blast rocked Baghdad today, killing 20 police recruits and policemen. The attack, which occurred near the heavily fortified Interior Ministry, may have been a message to the Maliki government. However, it wasn’t the only violence targeting policemen. At least 40 Iraqis were killed and 42 more were wounded overall. Many of those victims were either security personal or their informants.
read moreIraqi Kurdistan Prepares For Protests; 3 Killed in Attacks
Iraqi Kurdistan prepared for mass protests on the anniversary of deadly demonstrations, but only the arrests of two journalists occurred. Meanwhile, at least three Iraqis were killed and five more were wounded.
read moreIraq Court Believes Evidence Against Hashemi; Attacks Against Police Continue
Iraq's top court gave an unbinding opinion on Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi's terrorism charges. Meanwhile, Iranian dissidents living in Camp Ashraf are voluntarily relocating to Camp Liberty. Also, during a scan in Falluja, radioactive materials were found. At...
Iraq Attacks Focus on Policemen’s Homes
Violence targeted police and other security personnel today. Several of the attacks were on the homes of policemen, and they left civilian relatives dead or wounded in their wake. At least seven Iraqis were killed and 13 more were wounded overall.
read moreBombs Rattle Iraq: 6 Killed, 29 Wounded
Although most of today’s attacks were small, one bombing in Mosul left over 20 people dead or injured. In Baghdad, a brigadier general was assassinated. Overall, at least six Iraqis were killed and 34 more were wounded.
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