Wednesday, November 22, 2006
UN RhetIraq: Iraqi Civilian Death Toll
Who: United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)
Source: IRIN
Quotes: From article titled, "IRAQ: More than 3,700 civilians killed in October, UN reports"
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) said on Wednesday that 3,709 Iraqi civilians were killed in October, describing it as the highest death toll since the beginning of the US-led occupation of the country in March 2003.
In its latest human rights report for September and October, UNAMI said the increase was the result of the growing influence of armed militias and rampant torture “despite the Government’s commitment to address human rights abuse”.
UNAMI added that the report was based on figures released by the Iraqi Health Ministry, hospitals throughout the country and the Medico-Legal Institute in Baghdad.
The report stated that just over 7,000 civilians were killed in September and October, including 351 women and 110 children. October’s figure was nearly 120 more than July’s, which had been the previous highest death toll.
Source: IRIN
Quotes: From article titled, "IRAQ: More than 3,700 civilians killed in October, UN reports"
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) said on Wednesday that 3,709 Iraqi civilians were killed in October, describing it as the highest death toll since the beginning of the US-led occupation of the country in March 2003.
In its latest human rights report for September and October, UNAMI said the increase was the result of the growing influence of armed militias and rampant torture “despite the Government’s commitment to address human rights abuse”.
UNAMI added that the report was based on figures released by the Iraqi Health Ministry, hospitals throughout the country and the Medico-Legal Institute in Baghdad.
The report stated that just over 7,000 civilians were killed in September and October, including 351 women and 110 children. October’s figure was nearly 120 more than July’s, which had been the previous highest death toll.
