535 Iraqis killed in escalating violence
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August 2, 2010, Monday
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JULY was the deadliest month for Iraqis in more than two years, according to newly released figures that show 535 were killed in violence.
The monthly toll released at the weekend was the highest since May 2008 when 563 were killed. Of those who died last month, 396 were civilians, 89 were policemen and 50 were soldiers.
Violence rose as deadlocked politicians bickered over the formation of the next Iraqi government.
It has been nearly five months since a March parliamentary election that failed to produce a clear winner.
Insurgents are thought to be taking advantage of the political impasse, stepping up attacks to try destabilize the country as the US draws down on its forces and leaves the Iraqis in charge of security.
The figures compiled by the defense, interior and health ministries also showed 1,043 people were wounded last month. The ministries said 680 of the wounded were civilians, with 165 soldiers and 198 policemen.
Bombings and mortar attacks targeting Shiites on two religious pilgrimages last month and a bombing against anti-al-Qaida Sunni militiamen south of the capital Baghdad killed 160 people and boosted the death toll significantly.
Bombings, assassinations and gunfights remain daily occurrences in Iraq, although the overall level of violence has fallen since 2008.
The monthly toll released at the weekend was the highest since May 2008 when 563 were killed. Of those who died last month, 396 were civilians, 89 were policemen and 50 were soldiers.
Violence rose as deadlocked politicians bickered over the formation of the next Iraqi government.
It has been nearly five months since a March parliamentary election that failed to produce a clear winner.
Insurgents are thought to be taking advantage of the political impasse, stepping up attacks to try destabilize the country as the US draws down on its forces and leaves the Iraqis in charge of security.
The figures compiled by the defense, interior and health ministries also showed 1,043 people were wounded last month. The ministries said 680 of the wounded were civilians, with 165 soldiers and 198 policemen.
Bombings and mortar attacks targeting Shiites on two religious pilgrimages last month and a bombing against anti-al-Qaida Sunni militiamen south of the capital Baghdad killed 160 people and boosted the death toll significantly.
Bombings, assassinations and gunfights remain daily occurrences in Iraq, although the overall level of violence has fallen since 2008.
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