Margaret Griffis

At least four people were killed, and four were wounded, in the latest violence: Turkish operations against Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) targets in northern Iraq left two guerrillas dead. Gunmen killed a Yazidi man in Qahtaniyah. A murdered man’s body was found in a Sirajiq orchard. In Jurf al-Nasr, a sniper wounded two militiamen. A policeman was wounded during an attack in Ashmiyat. An old bomb in Kuwar wounded a woman when it exploded. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret […]

At least seven people were killed in the latest violence: Turkish authorities reported that a Turkish soldier was killed during operations against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) in northern Iraq. Five guerrillas were killed in two other clashes. In Najaf, gunmen killed a security guard who was a member of the Sadrist Al-Salam Brigades. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least two people were killed, and four were wounded, in the latest violence: A Yazidi man died of injuries sustained in a Turkish attack in Sinune last week. Turkish operations against Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) guerrillas in ulaimaniya left one P.K.K. leader dead. Four militia members were wounded in an roadside bombing in Jurf al-Nasr. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least 12 people were killed, and three were wounded, in the latest violence: Turkish operations targeting the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) left six guerrillas dead. A Turkish airstrike killed four P.K.K. members in Kalar and wounded a fifth. Two women were injured when Turkish troops shelled Kesta. A young man was shot dead in Mualimeen. Near Baquba, a dumped body was found. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least five people were killed, and nine were wounded, in the latest violence: Turkish airstrikes on Sinjar Resistance Units (Y.B.S.) targets in Sinune left two people dead and seven wounded. It is unclear how many victims were civilians, as one of the strikes damaged some shops. However, at least one of the dead was a child. The Y.B.S. militia is affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.). Turkish strikes wounded two civilians in Zakho. One Turkish soldier was killed during a P.K.K. attack in northern Iraq. An attack in Tuz Khormato left one soldier dead. A dumped body belonging to […]

At least 16 people were killed, and one was wounded, in the latest violence: Fighting between Turkey and Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) left one soldier dead. In Muqdadiya, a young man was shot to death. Gunmen wounded a civilian in Badush. Operations in the Tharthar Valley left eight militants dead. Three ISIS militants were killed in an operation in Wadi al-Shay. Three more militants were killed in Zab Taweelah. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least seven people were killed, and two were wounded, in the latest violence: Fighting between Turkey and Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) in Zab left four Turkish soldiers dead. Three guerrillas were killed in a separate incident.            A bomb in Sinjar wounded two security personnel. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least eight people were killed, and eight wounded, in the latest violence: Turkish operations against Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) targets left seven guerrillas dead. A bomb placed under a tractor in Umm al-Hinta killed one person and wounded five other family members. In Sinune, a bomb wounded two people. An Iraqi soldier was wounded during an ISIS attack in Jalawla. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least 16 people were killed, and six wounded, in the latest violence: Turkish operations killed 10 members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) in northern Iraq. An explosive drone wounded three people in Erbil. No one claimed responsibility, so far. A bomb in Badush wounded a child. In Rutba, security forces killed two militants. A third militant blew himself up. One militant was killed, and at least two were wounded in airstrikes in Anbar province. Security forces killed a militant and found a body near the militant’s hideout. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida […]

At least 12 people were killed, and one was wounded, in the latest violence: In Erbil, a suspected car bomb injured a member of an Iranian-Kurdish opposition group. Akbar Sinjab is a member of the Iranian Kurdistan Struggle (Sazmani Khabat) and a former member of the People’s Mujahedin of Iran (M.K.O.). He was born in Iran. Turkish operations killed seven members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.). Five militants were killed in a rural area of Tarmiya. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all […]

At least 13 people were killed, and seven were wounded, in the latest violence: In Abbara, a roadside bomb injured five family members. Two policemen were wounded in a subsequent clash. An unidentified body was found in Barzan. In Tal Afar, gunmen killed a civilian. Turkish forces killed six members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) in northern Iraq. A P.K.K. commander was killed during a Turkish operation in Sulaymaniya. Security forces killed four militants in Anbar province. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View […]

At least 18 people were killed in the latest violence: Security forces killed 13 militants over the last week. The operations took place in Diyala, Kirkuk, and Nineveh provinces. Turkey claimed the lives of five guerrillas belonging to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) during operation in northern Iraq. In Islah, protesters stormed the electricity department after a power outage. They set fire to tires inside the building. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least 15 people were killed, and another was wounded, in the latest violence: Turkey announced killing 14 members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) during operations in northern Iraq. In Karbala, authorities discovered the body of a man associated with a holy shrine. Three people opened fire on a security checkpoint in Kirkuk after being asked for identification. One of them was injured when soldiers fired back at them. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least 196 people were killed, and 79 were wounded across Iraq during May. Fifteen bodies were discovered in a mass grave. In April, 173 people were killed, and another 149 were wounded. In militant-related violence, at least 28 civilians, 21 security personnel, and 58 militants were killed. Another 13 civilians, 56 security personnel, and one militant were wounded. The conflict between Turkey and Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) guerrillas left 76 dead and seven wounded. At least 61 P.K.K. members were killed. Ten Turkish soldiers were killed, and six were wounded. Also, four civilians and one Iraqi guard were killed, and […]

Turkish authorities reported that two Turkish soldiers have died in separate events involving Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) guerrillas in northern Iraq. One soldier was killed and a second was wounded in an I.E.D. explosion. A soldier died from injuries he sustained during fighting on Friday. Nine PKK guerrillas were also reported killed. Two civilians were wounded in crossfire between Iraqi forces and ISIS militants in Makhmour. Also, no casualties were reported after a rocket attack on Ain al-Asad base, where coalition forces are housed. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi […]

At least 21 people were killed, and another person was wounded, in the latest violence: Air strikes against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in northern Iraq left 18 guerrillas dead, according to Turkish authorities. Three ISIS militants were killed and another was wounded during an airstrike on their hideout in the Hamrin Mountains. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least six people were killed, and another person was wounded, in the latest violence: Three ISIS militants were killed during an operation in Wadi Huran. A militant was killed in Tal Keif.  An airstrike killed a militant in the Hamrin Mountains. In Dawasa, a militant was killed. An old landmine near Basra severely injured a civilian. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least 11 people were killed, and three were wounded, in the latest violence: Local authorities in Duhok blamed the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) for an artillery attack that killed two children and wounded two adult males in Ardanay. A Turkish soldier was killed in a clash with PKK guerrillas in northern Iraq. A PKK attack on Peshmerga forces in Amedi left one member with injuries. Two militiamen were killed during an ISIS attack in Sherwin. In Rashad, counter-terrorism forces killed three militants. Two militants were killed by militia forces in Kirkuk. A militant was killed in Mosul. Author: Margaret Griffis […]

At least four people were killed, and another was wounded, in the latest violence: Two militiamen were killed, and another was wounded, during an attack on a post in Mansouriya. In the Hamrin Hills, a militiaman was killed in a clash. Clashes in Mosul left a militant dead. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least seven people were killed, and four were wounded, in the latest violence: Five Turkish soldiers were killed, and two more were wounded, in a clash with Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) members in northern Iraq. In Diyala, two militiamen were killed, and two more were wounded in separate incidents in the province. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least 17 people were killed, and nine were wounded, in the latest violence: Seven people were killed in an ISIS attack in Mosul. Militants apparently used a sandstorm to hide their movements. In Tuz Khormato, militants set fire to a crop field. When responders arrived to put out the fire, the militants shot them, killing three teenagers and three policemen. A seventh person is missing. An attack in Islah, left two civilians dead and two wounded. One of the injured parties is a security member. Another three people were injured in this or a separate attack. A militia member was […]

At least 19 people were killed, and three more were wounded in the latest violence: Five people were killed, two of them civilians, in a suspected Turkish drone strike targeting Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) members in Chamchamal. An airstrike on Kara killed three PKK members. A Turkish soldier was killed when a bomb exploded near Metina. The head of an organization believed to be tied to the PKK was shot and wounded in Sulaymaniya early in the week. Zaki Chalabi later died of his wounds at the hospital. PKK supporters attacked a news crew covering the murder. In Makhmour, a drone […]

At least 16 people were killed, and more than four were wounded in the latest violence: A clash in Sidikan between Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) and Turkish forces left at least four guerrillas dead. Several Turkish soldiers were wounded and evacuated. Another five guerrillas were killed at another location. Militants killed three farmers in Adhaim. Two Iraqi soldiers were killed in Salah ad Din, and one more was wounded. A bomb in Sheraban killed one policeman and wounded three others. The body of a shepherd who had been kidnapped was discovered in Tuz Khormato. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is […]

At least 32 people were killed, and 12 more were wounded in the latest violence, while 15 bodies were recovered from an old mass grave: Turkish operations against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) left 10 guerrillas dead in northern Iraq. Three more were killed late last week. A bomb killed a Turkish soldier and wounded three more. A security member was killed, along with two militants in Kirkuk province. An operation in Qara Qosh left one Kurdish fighter with injuries. Two militants were killed. One soldier was killed and six more were wounded in Imam Weis. In Baghdad, gunmen wounded two […]

At least seven people were killed in the latest violence: Near Mosul, five militants were killed in a clash with security forces. Security forces killed a senior ISIS leader in Daquq. A militant was killed in Baiji. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least 11 people were killed, and one was wounded in the latest violence: Nine militants were killed during an operation near Kirkuk at Kraw Mountain. In Sinjar, the body of an Iraqi soldier was discovered. He had been shot in the chest. The body of a young man, who was beheaded, was discovered in Bashiqa. A bomb wounded an elderly man in Sinune. Also, Iran attacked “terrorist bases” in Erbil. Iraq’s foreign ministry condemned the shelling, which occurred in the Sidikan area. No casualties were reported. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and […]

At least 11 people were killed, and 11 more were wounded in the latest violence: Two camel herders were killed by friendly fire in Hadar. The government is investigating why the attack occurred. During an arrest in Shatra, a militant blew himself up and wounded four security personnel. A militia commander was shot dead in Amara. A female body was found in Mosul. She was shot in the head. A bomb in Qayara wounded three people. Gunmen wounded two people in Abu Saida. In Baghdad, gunmen wounded a security officer. A landmine explosion severely injured a farmer in Duhok. Residents believe […]

At least nine people were killed, and two more were wounded in the latest violence: Turkish strikes on Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) targets in the Qandil Mountains killed five guerrillas. Three civilians were shot to death in Abu Saida. A roadside bomb in Duhok province killed a cyclist from Denmark. In Jalawla, an attack left an Iraqi soldier with injuries. An Iraqi soldier was wounded during an ambush in Tarmiya. No casualties were reported after a rocket attack on the Baghdad home of an intelligence officer with the Ministry of Interior. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from […]

At least 14 people were killed, and three more were wounded in the latest violence: The Iraqi Army announced it has secured the Sinjar (Shingal) area after two days of heavy fighting. On April 18, an Iraqi military convoy ignored a checkpoint run by the PKK-affiliated Shingal Resistance Units (YBS). The militia group is made-up of Yazidi personnel from Sinjar. Tensions built up until two days ago when heaving fighting broke out. At least one Iraqi soldier was killed, and two more were wounded. A dozen of the guerrillas were reported killed as well, and over 200 more surrendered. Over 4,000 […]

During April, 173 people were reported killed in Iraq, and another 149 were wounded. The number of fatalities is considerably higher than last month, when 97 people were killed. The rise is attributable to an increase in activity in northern Iraq. The number of injured also rose from 38 wounded in March. In militant-related violence, at least 13 civilians, 24 security personnel, and 61 militants were killed. Another 30 civilians and 98 security personnel were wounded. The conflict between Turkey and Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) guerrillas in northern Iraq continued with a new operation dubbed “Claw-Lock.” Also, skirmishes between Êzîdxan Forces, […]

At least 63 people were killed, and 12 more were wounded in the latest violence: At least, 43 militants were killed during a recent operation in Nineveh province. Three Turkish soldiers were killed, and another four were wounded during a rocket attack on their base in Duhok. This brings the number of Turkish soldiers killed in the current operation against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) to eight dead. Another 11 PKK guerrillas were killed this week, bringing the total to 56 dead. In Tarmiya, a suicide bomber killed two security members and wounded three more. A second suicide bomber was also […]

At least four people were killed, and two more were wounded in the latest violence: In Dujail, two militants were killed during an operation. Militants executed a civilian in Hadar. Two militiamen were wounded during an attack in the Hamrin mountains. A suicide bomber blew himself up after security personnel fired up him near Samarra. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least three people were killed, and 16 more were wounded in the latest violence: Two federal policemen were killed, and two more were wounded during a security operation. A bomb exploded while they were combing the area around Dhuluiya. An attack on a Rutba checkpoint left two civilians and two policemen with injuries. In Baghdad, four civilians were injured in a shooting. A militia commander was killed, and three other militiamen were wounded when a bomb exploded in a desert area of Anbar province. In Sinjar, an old explosive was detonated and injured a civilian. A bomb wounded a militiaman […]

At least 24 people were killed, and sseven more were wounded in the latest violence: Turkey raised the number of casualties in operations against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in northern Iraq. The totals for the week are now four dead Turkish soldiers and 45 dead PKK guerrillas. These fatality figures are higher by three Turkish soldiers and 15 guerrillas. In Khanaqin, a roadside bomb killed two people and wounded three more. One Iraqi soldier was killed and four more were wounded in a separate attack on a nearby post. A policeman was killed during an ISIS attack on a police […]

At least five people were killed, and another was wounded in the latest violence: Four militants were killed during an operation in Eith. An ISIS sniper wounded a soldier in Albu Siraj. Near Tuz Khormato, the body of a militant was found the morning after clashes occurred. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least 11 people were killed, and six more were wounded in the latest violence: Turkey announced 11 more guerrilla deaths during current operations against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) in northern Iraq. A total of 30 guerrillas have been killed, so far. In the ongoing conflict between Iraq and an affiliate of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) in the Sinjar region, one border guard was wounded. In Jurf al-Nasr, a bomb wounded three militiamen. Two soldiers were wounded in a blast in Abu Saida. A bomb in Tarmiya wounded a soldier. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist […]

At least six people were killed, and 18 more were wounded in the latest violence: Two militiamen were killed, and 10 more were wounded during a clash in Kashkoul. Clashes in Akashat, left one militiaman dead. Three militiamen and two civilians were wounded. Two militants were also killed. A Turkish soldier died of injuries received in clashes with the Kurdistan Worker’ Party (P.K.K.) in northern Iraq. Clashes between Iraqi forces and a Kurdistan Worker’ Party (P.K.K.) affiliate in Sinjar continue. An Iraqi soldier and two guerrillas were wounded. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida […]

At least 19 people were killed, and five more were wounded in the latest violence: Turkish launched a new military mission against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) in Dohuk province. Turkey claimed that 19 militants were killed and four Turkish soldiers were wounded. The P.K.K. claimed that 28 Turkish soldiers were killed. The operation took place primarily in Avasin-Basyan, Metina, and Zab. Commandos and special forces participated by land and air. Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the illegal operation. Near Sinjar, clashes between Êzîdxan forces, loyal to the P.K.K., and Iraqi forces also took place. P.K.K. members apparently refused an […]

At least four people were killed, and six more were wounded in the latest violence: In Qara Tapa, two soldiers were killed, and two more were wounded when a bomb they were attempting to defuse blew up. At least one more soldier was wounded in this or a separate bombing. An attack in Eith left two soldiers dead. A soldier was wounded during an ISIS attack in Bastamli village. In Badush, a bomb wounded a policeman. A bomb in Salah ad-Din wounded an army officer. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been […]

At least three people were killed, and 14 more were wounded in the latest violence: One soldier was killed and seven more were wounded when a bomb exploded during search operations near Tuz Khormato. A bomb in Wadi al-Shay killed an officer and wounded three soldiers. A shepherd was killed, and his companion was wounded in a blast in Saniya. In Zummar, a drone attack wounded two militiamen. A policeman was wounded in clashes outside of Muqdadiya. Also, a fire killed one person and wounded two more at a displaced persons camp in Dohuk. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is […]

At least two people were killed, and three more were wounded in the latest violence: Turkish strikes against Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) targets left one guerrilla dead in Avasin. Gunmen in Zummar killed a shepherd. A bomb wounded two federal policemen in Rashad. A man was seriously wounded when he accidentally stepped on a landmine in Bradost, while he was out gathering plants. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least eight people were killed, and 11 more were wounded in the latest violence: An ISIS attack on a road near Rashad left one villager dead and, at least, two wounded. A militiaman was also killed. Two militiamen were wounded. A teacher was also kidnapped. One security member was wounded during a separate attack. In Hit, an attack left two soldiers dead. Several more were wounded. Two bodies were found in Sinjar. A policeman was killed, and two others were wounded during an attack near Muqdadiya. In Anbar, a blast killed one militiaman and wounded two more. A bomb near […]

At least three people were killed, and 22 more were wounded in the latest violence: Clashes in Mount Nowayqit left one militant dead. A second militant blew himself up, wounding four security members. Airstrikes killed more militants. A suicide bomber wounded eight security members near Mosul. Ten protestors were wounded during a demonstration at the Ahdab oilfield. No casualties were reported after a pair of attacks on a Turkish base in Duhok. No casualties were reported after gunmen attacked three members of parliament in Baghdad. Also, a mass grave was discovered in Najaf. Authorities believe the grave dates back to the […]

At least nine people were killed, and five more were wounded in the latest violence: Turkish airstrikes killed four members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) in Mount Qandil. An attack in Numaniya left one man dead. His wife and two children were wounded. In Kirkuk, an unidentified gunman killed a Kurdish party official. It is not known whether the attack was terroristic in nature or if the attack was due to party politics. Rebwar Mohammed was an official in the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. One person was wounded when a stun grenade exploded in Sadr City. A blast near Jalawla, […]

During March, 97 people were killed in Iraq, and another 38 were wounded. Also, 87 bodies were recovered from old, impromptu graves. In February, 142 people were killed, and 54 more were wounded. Violence decreased overall, but there was a marked change in Turkish operations in northern Iraq. Militant-related violence left at least 15 civilians, eight security personnel, and 73 militants dead. The wounded consisted of 21 civilians, 16 security personnel, and one militant. Only one person was reported killed in the conflict between the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) and Turkey. Authorities recovered 87 decomposed bodies, either from the ISIS liberation […]

At least 61 people were killed, and four more were wounded in the latest violence: Joint Operations Command announced that 60 militants were killed during operations in Diyala and Kirkuk provinces. A civilian was shot dead in Sinjar. A bomb in Nineveh province wounded two soldiers. A shepherd was wounded, and several of his flock were killed, in a blast near Jalawla. A bomb wounded one security member in Nasariya. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis […]

At least eight people were killed, and three more were wounded in the latest violence: In Hatra, authorities found the bodies of four shepherds who had been kidnapped. The men were beheaded. Two soldiers were killed, and two were wounded during a clash in Daquq. In Mosul, two decomposed bodies were found in the rubble left from the liberation of the city from the Islamic State. A blast at a Saidiya home belonging to an Interior Ministry colonel wounded his daughter. Hashd al-Shaabi militiamen set fire to a Kurdistan Democratic Party office in Baghdad after an offensive Twitter post. The alleged […]

At least three people were killed in the latest violence: Old explosives killed a shepherd tending his flock near Tal Afar. In Mosul, a decomposed body was found under rubble. A security member was killed in a revenge attack in Majar al-Kabeer. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least one people was killed, and another seven were wounded in the latest violence: An ISIS attack in Wadi al-Shay may have left one soldier dead and another wounded. Two people were wounded by a blast near Mosul. In Najaf, two cemetery workers were wounded when old explosives were detonated. An ISIS attack at the Hataween Crossing left one soldier with injuries. A 14-year-old boy was injured when a bomb blew up in Kifri. Also, at least 85 bodies were found during the excavation of a mass grave in Rifaie. The bodies appear to belong to Islamic State fighters and […]

At least four people were killed, and another two were wounded in the latest violence: Old explosives killed two children in Shirqat. In Rashad, a bomb killed an Iraqi soldier and wounded two more. Gunmen killed a civilian in Tal Afar. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least five people were killed, and another was wounded in the latest violence: An ISIS attack on a checkpoint in Makhmour left two soldiers dead. An old bomb killed a child in Nasr. In Sinjar, a body was found. The victim was shot in the head. Security forces killed a militant in Kirkuk. One militant was wounded in a clash in Kanaan. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least seven people were killed in the latest violence: Four militants were killed in a strike near Dibs; one of them reportedly was an ISIS leader. Near Samarra, an airstrike killed three militants. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least six people were killed and another 11 were wounded in the latest violence: A prominent activist was critically wounded during a demonstration in Babil. Bodyguards working for M.P. Suha al-Sultani were blamed for the attack. Five more demonstrators were lightly wounded. Clashes in Baiji left two soldiers wounded and four militants dead. An ISIS attack in Abbara left one policeman and one civilian with injuries. Snipers injured a soldier at a checkpoint in Buhriz. Security personnel killed two militants on Samarra Island. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering […]

At least six people were killed, and three were wounded in the latest violence: In Qara Tapa, ISIS members shot and killed two brothers. An ISIS attack in Taza left one militiaman dead and another wounded. An old bomb killed a child in Hawija. In Kanaan, a sticky bomb planted on a car wounded a lawyer. Gunmen wounded a prisoner while he was being transferred from a court in Uzair. Two militants were killed after they stormed a home in Samarra. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for […]

At least four people were killed and another was wounded in the latest violence: A bomb in Qayara wounded a policeman. Turkish strikes against Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) targets killed one guerrilla. Three militants were killed during an airstrike in Anbar province. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least 142 people were killed in Iraq during the short month of February, and another 54 were wounded. During January, 125 people were killed, and 55 more were wounded. Increased operations against militants explains the small bump in fatalities. Militant-related violence left at least 31 civilians, nine security personnel, and 71 militants dead. The wounded consisted of 25 civilians, 27 security personnel, and two militants. To the north, the conflict between the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) and Turkey left 28 P.K.K. members and two Turkish soldiers dead. There was also a report of an Iraqi civilian who was killed in […]

At least seven people were killed in the latest violence: A civilian was killed while he was driving in Baghdad. Airstrikes near Dibs killed five militants. A militant was killed in a clash in Mandali. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least 19 people were killed, and four more were wounded in the latest violence: Four people were killed when an old mine exploded in Basra. The workers were handling a truckload of soil brought to them for processing. In Nasariya, an old landmine exploded, killing a child. An oil employee was killed during an attack. A bomb in Ayadiya wounded three people. Gunmen wounded a government employee in Salam. Turkish operations in Bazian and Haftanin killed 13 members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.). Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been […]

At least six people were killed in the latest violence: Four ISIS members were killed during an operation near Wadi Diaba. Near Rutba, an airstrike killed two ISIS members. One of them was an ISIS leader. The bodies of two ISIS members were discovered in Wadi al-Laban. The pair had been killed in an earlier airstrike in the area. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least five people were killed, and four more were wounded in the latest violence: A Turkish airstrike near Sheladze killed a civilian. The body of a policeman was found bearing gunshot wounded near Mosul. A roadside bomb in Qara Tapa wounded four soldiers. Security personnel killed two ISIS members in the Hamrin Mountains. An ISIS member was killed during an operation in Wadi Thalab. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least three people were killed, and four more were wounded in the latest violence: A woman died when a grenade exploded at her home in Mafraq. A roadside bomb in Qara Tapa wounded four soldiers. Security personnel killed two ISIS militants in the Hamrin Mountains. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least ten people were killed, and six more were wounded in the latest violence: Four bodies were discovered in an orchard near Mussayab. Gunmen in Rabia killed a shepherd. In Maysan, gunmen killed a civilian. Six security personnel were injured during clashes with protesters in Nasariya. In northern Iraq, Turkish operations against Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) left four guerrillas dead. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least five people were killed, and one more was wounded in recent violence: In Sinjar, a body was found. A child was wounded when old ordnance exploded. A farmer was shot dead in an orchard in the Waqf Basin. Turkey announced the deaths of five members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) in airstrikes on Avasin and Zab. Four militants were killed during an attack on Udhaim Dam. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source […]

At least five people were killed, and one more was wounded in recent violence: A bombing in Rutba killed three soldiers who were heading out on leave. A civilian was also killed, and several were wounded. A similar attack occurred yesterday. In Baghdad, a Bangladeshi man was killed when an armed group fired into a car dealership. A soldier was wounded during an attack on a checkpoint in Buhriz. Also, the body of a Kurdish soldier, who died during the Iran-Iraq War, was returned to his family after 35 years. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami […]

At least 11 people were killed, and three were wounded in recent violence: A roadside bomb near Rawah killed three soldiers and a civilian. Two others were wounded. The group was escorting a group of hunters from Kuwait. No casualties were reported among the hunters. A teenager was wounded when old explosives were detonated in Sinjar. An airstrike near Hatra left seven militants dead. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least seven people were killed, and four were wounded in recent violence: One police officer was killed, and four more were wounded during an ISIS attack on Abbara. Unknown assailants murdered a judge as he drove home in Amara. Judge Ahmed Faisal specialized in drug cases. A civilian was shot dead in Mosul. Turkish helicopter operations against Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) in northern Iraq left four guerrillas dead. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis […]

At least six people were killed, and another was wounded in recent violence: While searching for the remains of militants after an airstrike in Salah ad Din province, security personnel found three bodies.They also discovered a militant who killed himself rather than be captured. Separately in Salah ad Din, a militant was killed and another was wounded while attacking a helicopter. Mortar fire killed a Turkish soldier at a border crossing point between Iraq and Turkey. The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) is being blamed for the attack. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida […]

At least 10 people were killed, and one more was wounded in recent violence: Gunmen killed a senior police officer who was sitting in his vehicle in Amara. In Kirkuk, four militants were killed. Two militants were killed during an operation in Metabijh. Another two militants were killed near Albu Marsous. In Salah ad-Din province, a security member killed on militant and wounded another. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least 34 people were killed, and 18 more were wounded in recent violence: Turkey bombed about 80 Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) targets in northern Iraq and Syria. Eight people were killed and 17 were wounded at a Makhmour refugee camp.  Airstrikes on Hawi al-Azim left seven militants dead. Six militants were killed in airstrikes on Sheikh Yunis. In Hatra, airstrikes killed five militants. Four militants were killed in airstrikes on Maita. Airstrikes left four militants dead in Samarra. A bomb in Qayara wounded a militiaman. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has […]

Violence tapered significantly during January. Only 125 people were killed, and 55 more were wounded. In December, at least 200 people were killed, and 92 were injured. Militant-related violence left at least 24 civilians, 27 security personnel, and 49 militants dead or found dead. The wounded consisted of 34 civilians, and 21 security personnel. Two of the wounded were Sudanese employees of a Chinese oil firm. In the conflict between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) 25 deaths were reported. All of them belonged to either the P.K.K. or the Sinjar Resistance Units (Y.B.S.), a related militia group. In recent […]

At least 24 people were killed, and five more were wounded in recent violence: In Riyadh, militants killed two policemen and wounded another. At least two other people were wounded. An old bomb in Mahmoudiya exploded, killing two children and wounding another. Authorities discovered two decomposed bodies underneath rubble in Mosul. A fire in a camp for internally displaced refugees killed a small child in Shekhan. Gunmen shot dead a woman standing on a street in Amara. A child was wounded during a shooting in Kirkuk. Gunmen attacked the home of colonel in the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan’s (P.U.K.) counter-terrorism force. […]

At least eight people were killed, and four more were wounded in recent violence: Two children were killed when an old explosive blew up in Jableh. Their father was wounded. In Basra, the body of a missing activist was found. A security member was killed in Dabouni. A rocket attack on Garma left two people with injuries. In Hadi al-Adhaim, gunmen wounded a security officer. Two militants were killed. The militant emir of Hadi al-Adhaim was also killed. Turkish forces killed a commander in the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) during an operation in Sinjar. Also, there was a rocket attack on […]

At least seven people were killed, and four more were wounded in recent violence: The Iraqi Supreme Court has confirmed the re-election of Mohammed al-Halbussi as parliamentary speaker. Later in the day, however, four people were wounded during a rocket attack near Halbussi’s home in Garma. The attack is believed to have been against his home, but the rockets missed their marks. Five militants were killed during operations in Hawi al-Azim. Security personnel killed a militant in Wadi Abu Shahma. Another militant was killed in Wadi Al-Shay. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has […]

At least 15 people were killed, and two more were wounded in recent violence: A roadside bomb in Daquq left three soldiers dead and another wounded. Militants killed two tribal security members in Hasnawi. In Nasariya, a protestor was wounded by live bullets. Six militants were killed during airstrikes on Tarmiya. Airstrikes in the Makhoul Mountains left four militants dead. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least six people were killed in recent violence: Three militants were killed in an airstrike near Hatra. Three more militants were killed during an operation in Salah ad Din. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least 18 people were killed, and another one was wounded in recent violence: An overnight ISIS attack on a military base in Hawi al-Azim left 11 soldiers dead; one survivor was reported. In Sinjar, a drone killed two members of the Shingal Resistance Units (Y.B.S.), an offshoot of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.). The drone is believed to have been Turkish. Militants killed two militiamen in Taji Tuesday night. Three militants were killed during an ensuing operation. In Baghdad, two security personnel assaulted a civilian. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been […]

At least five people were killed, and four more were wounded in recent violence: Militants killed two militiamen in Taji Tuesday night. Three militants were killed during an ensuing security operation. A bomb in Rutba wounded three soldiers. In Baghdad, two security personnel assaulted a civilian. No casualties were reported after an attack on the Kirkuk office of Shakhwan Abdullah, who is the second deputy speaker of the Iraqi parliament. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least five people were killed, and nine more were wounded in recent violence: Four fishermen were shot to death near Samara. A fifth man was also shot but survived. In Baghdad, a grenade was launched at the headquarters of the Taqaddum party. The blast wounded two security guards. The headquarters of the Azm party was also targeted, but no casualties were recorded.  Also in Baghdad, two bombs targeting Kurdish banks in the Karrada district exploded, wounding two people. A security member was shot dead. A six-year-old girl was wounded when old explosives were detonated in Badush. Unidentified assailants attacked and […]

At least two people were killed, and nine more were wounded in recent violence: In Baghdad, four rockets targeting the U.S. embassy wounded three civilians, two of them children. A bomb targeting an army convoy wounded a bystander instead. A bomb killed a militiaman and wounded two more in Akashat. In Bayat, gunmen killed a schoolteacher. An attack on a car belonging to Chinese oil firm, Sinopec, left two Sudanese security guards with wounds in al-Majer al-Kabir, Mayson province. Chinese employees, also in the car, were uninjured. A bomb that was placed in a car wounded a lawyer near Tikrit. Also, […]

At least six people were killed, and 12 more were wounded in recent violence: The body of a kidnapping victim was found in Sinjar. Ahmed Hussein, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, was allegedly kidnapped by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) fighters on Thursday evening. In Najaf, the body of a security member was discovered on a city street. He had been shot. Gunmen killed a farmer in Kubba. In Baghdad, an unidentified body was found. A suicide bomber was killed. The body of an Iranian Kurdish political activist was discovered in Erbil. His family believes the death is suspicious.  […]

At least five people were killed, and three more were wounded in recent violence. In Baghdad, gunmen stormed the home of a militiaman, wounding him and killing five relatives. A bomb injured two policemen in Nahrawan. Also, a drone attack successfully struck a military base at the Baghdad international airport yesterday, but no casualties were reported. It was the third strike attempt, in as many days, against bases hosting U.S. troops. The first two failed to reach their targets. And, the shrine dedicated to shrine of Sayed Khala was blown up in Rifai. No casualties were reported. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret […]

At least seven people were killed in recent violence. An Iraqi girl died of exposure in an abandoned mosque in Hammam al-Alil. Her displaced family had taken refuge there but could not afford to pay for heat. An attack on a militia post in Nineveh province left one security member dead. A dumped body was discovered in Badush. He had been shot to death. Turkish airstrikes killed four members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) in the Qandil Mountains. Also, two drone attacks occurred against targets hosting U.S. forces. The first attack occurred against the International Airport in Baghdad yesterday. Today’s […]

During 2021, at least 1,625 people were killed in violence attributable to the ongoing conflicts within Iraq. Another 2,001 people were wounded , and 484 bodies were found in mass graves. These figures are, thankfully, lower than last year’s numbers. In 2020, at least 1,942 were killed and 3,324 were wounded. And, 1,752 bodies were found in mass graves or under rubble. In general violence, mostly from Islamic State militants and allies, at least 1,294 people were killed and 1,087 were wounded. The dead include 380 civilians, 409 security personnel, and 487 militants. The wounded include 714 civilians, 344 security personnel, […]

At least 34 people were killed, and three more were wounded in recent violence: Security forces hunting for a wanted man found him in Rashayad. The wanted man, reportedly an Islamic State member, fought back for two hours. Details are unclear, but as many as 19 people were killed in the fighting, and three security people were wounded. Security officials say that the man killed his family before killing himself. Six militants were killed during operations on Qara Chokh Mountain. A Turkish security operation killed nine members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) in the Gara region. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret […]

Ten people were killed, and two more were wounded in recent violence: Iraq executed three inmates who were convicted of participating in a terrorist attack. An injured man who was freed from captivity in the Hamrin Mountains has died. A militant was killed during a security operation in the area. A police officer was shot dead in Muqdadiya. Gunmen killed a civilian in Abu Saida. Two policemen were wounded in a clash in Abbara. Three ISIS militants were killed when they approached a military base in Anbar province. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida […]

Seven people were killed, and five more were wounded in recent violence: Clashes in the Hamrin Mountains left three soldiers dead and three more wounded. Three militants were also killed. During these ongoing operations, security personnel discovered the body of a kidnapping victim and a second victim who was wounded. Also, a video was released purporting to show the death of a high-ranking official who was kidnapped recently in the Hamrin area. Gunmen wounded an intelligence office in Diwaniya. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. […]

Nine people were killed, and 16 more were wounded in recent violence: A bombing at Hamrin Lake killed one soldier and wounded eight others. A second explosion wounded six more. A Turkish airstrike against Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) instead wounded a woman in Zakho. Rockets fell near a Turkish Base in Zerkan, but no casualties were reported. An elderly man was wounded when an old bomb exploded in Qayara. Four militants were killed in an airstrike in the Hamrin Mountains. Police in Tarfari killed two militants. Two more militants were killed during an operation near Fatah. Also, Islamic State militants released […]

Eight people were killed, and 13 more were wounded in recent violence: In Salah ad Din, ISIS militants killed two militiamen and wounded four more. Two of the militants were wounded before fleeing. A farmer was killed, and his brother was wounded during an armed attack in Washa. Gunmen killed a teacher in Kirkuk. Also, an ISIS medic was wounded during an operation. Five demonstrators were wounded when clashes between them and security personnel erupted in Nasariya. The security personnel are accused of shooting the demonstrators. Three militants were killed during operations in Wadi Zayghoun. An airstrike on Maita left one […]

Three people were killed, and another was wounded: A woman was injured when a bomb exploded in Qayara. Turkish operations against Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) guerrillas in northern Iraq left two guerrillas dead. An airstrike in the Hamrin Hills killed a militant. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least eight people were killed, and four more were wounded in recent violence: Militants attacked a healthcare facility in Abu Garma and killed its director. A militiaman was killed in a class in Salah ad Din province. Three policemen were wounded in Muqdadiya when ISIS militants attacked them. In Jurf al-Nasr, a bomb wounded a militiaman. Airstrikes in the Saidiya area left two militants dead. Security forces killed a militant in Eith. Turkish operations against Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) guerrillas in northern Iraq left three guerrillas dead. Also, an infant was among 12 people who died in flash floods in […]

At least 10 people were killed and 11 more were wounded in recent violence. Twelve bodies were found in a mass grave: The bodies of 12 policemen were discovered in a mass grave in Duraji. Authorities believe the men were prisoners of the Islamic State. In Khanaqin, three soldiers were killed, and two were wounded during an attempt to find four kidnapping victims. A clash between armed militiamen in Sulaymaniya left one dead and three wounded. The casualties belonged to a unit protecting the Kurdish region’s vice president, Jafaar Sheikh Mustafa. Five children were wounded when an old explosive device blew […]

At least 26 people were killed and eight more were wounded in recent violence: A four-year-old was killed and his six-year-old sister was wounded when an old explosive device was detonated in Qayara. In Baghdad, clashes between armed groups left one person dead and one wounded. A bullet-riddled body was found in Sadr City. A public servant was shot dead in his car in Shatra. A roadside bomb killed a militiaman in Jurf al-Nasr. A civilian was shot dead in Abu Saida. An old bomb blew up in Shura, wounding an older man. In Sinune, one soldier was wounded during […]

At least 11 people were killed and two more were wounded in recent violence: Turkish authorities announced the deaths of three Turkish troops in an attack by Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) guerrillas in northern Iraq. Six guerrillas were killed in retaliatory strikes. In Wadi al-Shay, a bomb wounded two servicemembers. Security operations in Kassar left two militants dead. Also, the bodies of 41 Yazidis, who were successfully identified over the past year, were reburied in Kocho. The Yazidis were killed, probably in 2014, by Islamic State militants. And, Iraq returned to Iran the bodies of 55 soldiers killed in the 1980-88 […]

At least 18 people were killed, and 14 were wounded in recent violence: A rare motorcycle bombing in Basra left four dead and four injured just outside the General Hospital. Two soldiers were killed, and another was wounded during an ISIS attack in Dibs. The emergency landing of an Iraqi military helicopter in Maysan province wounded six crew members. In Rabeida, a bomb wounded three police officers. Security forces in Anbar killed ten militants in a desert region. Six were reported killed yesterday. In Metabijh, an airstrike killed a militant. Turkish airstrikes killed a YBS commander in Sinjar. A Kurdistan Workers’ […]

At least seven people were killed in recent violence: Six militants were killed during an airstrike in a desert area of Anbar province. A landmind killed a shepherd in Bayda. Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least 10 people were killed, and seven were wounded in recent violence: ISIS militants killed four Peshmerga fighters and a civilian during an attack Qara Salem; six others were wounded. An intelligence officer was shot dead in Karbala. In Diwaniya, the body of a protester who was running away from police was found in the Euphrates River. Turkish forces killed three members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) during an operation in northern Iraq. A mortar fell on a home in Hatra, wounding a civilian. Militants may have captured Luhaiban village; however, locals say the militants were repelled. In either […]

At least 12 people were killed in recent violence: The number of casualties in yesterday’s ISIS attack in Makhmour increased by nine Peshmerga fighters. The deaths of one Peshmerga fighter and three civilians were reported yesterday. Three P.K.K. guerrillas were killed during a Turkish operation against Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) guerrillas in the Zap region Author: Margaret Griffis Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006. View all posts by Margaret Griffis Source link

At least eight people were killed, and another two were wounded in recent violence. Ten bodies were found in a mass grave: In Makhmour, an ISIS attack left three villagers dead; the men were sons of the village’s mayor. A Peshmerga fighter died in an accident while on his way to the attack location. A number of people were wounded as well. Two people were wounded when a bomb exploded in Gatoun. One of the victims was a security member. Gunmen killed a man who worked as a poultry guard in Qazaniya. During operations in Khanaqin, two militants were killed. In […]