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More Than 1,800 Iraqis Killed in August |
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The News -
War-Draft
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Written by Administrator
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A huge suicide attack in northern Iraq caused civilian deaths to rise slightly in August despite security gains elsewhere, making it the second deadliest month for Iraqis since the U.S. troop buildup began, figures compiled by The Associated Press showed Saturday. At least 1,809 civilians were killed, compared to 1,760 in July, based on figures compiled from official Iraqi reports. The August total included 520 people killed in quadruple suicide bombings near the Syrian border on Aug. 14, the deadliest day since the war began in March 2003. The attacks targeted Yazidis, a small Kurdish-speaking sect whose members are considered to be blasphemers by Muslim extremists. Source : Guardian Unlimited
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