31 Iraqi civilians killed bringing this week’s toll for Shiite religious pilgrims to 220.
Casualties in Iraq
Iraqi civilians:
31 Iraqi civilians were killed yesterday as a part of the violence targeting Shiite religious pilgrims, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. This week’s toll for Shiite religious pilgrims is 220.
Source
98,000: Killed since 3/03
Source: www.thelancet.com
58,598 – 64,405: Killed since 1/03
For a week by week assessment of significant incidents and trends in Iraqi civilian casualties, go to A Week in Iraq by Lily Hamourtziadou. Read more »