U.N.: Iraq civilian deaths hit a record
By NICK WADHAMS, Associated Press Writer
UNITED NATIONS -
The number of Iraqi civilians killed in July and August hit 6,599, a
record-high number that is far greater than initial estimates
suggested, the United Nations said Wednesday.
The report from the U.N. Assistance Mission in Iraq's Human Rights
office highlighted the sectarian crisis gripping the country, offering
a grim assessment across a range of indicators -- worrying evidence of
torture, unlawful detentions, growth of sectarian militias and death
squads, and a rise in "honor killings" of women.
That raises new questions about U.S. and Iraqi forces' ability to
bring peace to Baghdad, where the bulk of the violent deaths occurred.
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It's OK. Just bringing "democracy" to Iraq.
Harry
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