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Iraq Forgets ISIS, Moves Against Kurds As 15 Killed In Iraq

The Iraqi government accused the Kurdistan Regional Government of declaring war by bringing in guerrilla fighters from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party, which has been waging a guerrilla war against Turkey for decades.

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By Margaret Griffis | AntiWar.com
Iraqi tanks deploy in the village of Bashir, south of Kirkuk, Iraq, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Kurdish forces have withdrawn from the edges of a disputed region in northern Iraq, a commander said Friday, amid tensions with Iraq's central government over the administration of the oil-rich city of Kirkuk. (AP/Emad Matti)

Iraqi security forces have begun an operation against Kirkuk. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi claimed, in a statement, that troops were imposing security in the area “in cooperation with the people of Kirkuk and the Peshmerga.” However, it is likely the operation is in response to the September 25 Kurdish independence referendum. Earlier,

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3,799 Killed In Iraq During June; Kurds Claim Number Much Higher

Of those killed, 946 were civilians; 141 were security personnel; 2,698 were militants; and 14 were members of the Kurdistan Workers Party

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By Margaret Griffis | AntiWar.com
Men pray at a cemetery for Shia volunteer fighters killed fighting with ISIS militants in the Wadi al-Salam, or "Valley of Peace" cemetery in Najaf, 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq. (AP/Anmar Khalil)

Antiwar.com has found that at least 3,799 were killed during July in Iraq. Another 366 were wounded. These figures are lower than the 4,928 killed and 1,630 wounded reported in June. With the liberation of Mosul complete, Iraqi forces have paused major operations against the Islamic State militants. In the coming weeks, Tal Afar and locations in

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4,928 Killed in Iraq During June

These figures are apparently very low. For example, the United Nations has acknowledged that over 7,000 civilians suffered from gunshot wounded in recent weeks, and many of them have died. Hundreds, if not thousands more, are lying dead in Mosul’s rubble, according to Iraqi personnel. Unfortunately, the Iraqi government has complained that some of the figures released by independent organizations are exaggerated, so many are unwilling to speak out.

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By Margaret Griffis | AntiWar.com

During June, at least 4,928 people were killed in Iraq, and another 1,630 were wounded in violent acts. These numbers are low-ball estimates, as the Iraqi government has refused to reveal any accurate casualty figures. However, they are still significantly higher than the figures for May, which were 3,050 killed and 629 wounded. This is due to the

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At Least 6,106 Killed In Iraq During January

Antiwar.com found 1,587 deaths reported among civilians and security members. Another 4,519 dead were reported among Islamic State militants. The number of wounded was 1,953, including 431 injured militants.

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By Margaret Griffis | AntiWar.com

ISIS fighters parade in a commandeered Iraqi security forces armored vehicle down a main road at the northern city of Mosul, Iraq. January closed out with 293 deaths and 289 wounded. Most of the casualties were among the Islamic State militants. That brought the monthly totals to 6,106 dead and 2,240 wounded. Antiwar.com found 1,587

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Over 5,000 Killed Across Iraq in July

Yesterday : 232 Killed, 68 Wounded

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By Margaret Griffis | AntiWar.com

Antiwar.com has determined that at least 5,207 people were killed and 2,018 more were wounded during the month of July. Their analysis of the figures is below. Also, the Kurdish government is asking the U.S. government for weaponry, and the Mosul Brigades appears to be quickly gathering strength. If both groups gain reinforcements, it could mean

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