Spike in casualties continues
China Daily | Updated: 2010-06-02 07:49
BAGHDAD - A post-election spike in civilian deaths in Iraq continued in May, reflecting tense political uncertainty following the inconclusive March 7 election that has been exploited by insurgents.
A total of 275 civilians were killed by bomb blasts or other attacks last month, government figures showed on Tuesday. In April, 274 were killed, an increase from 216 in March and 211 in February. The figures are far lower than in days of all-out sectarian war in 2006-'07, but they remain high.
May also saw a rise in casualties among Iraqi police officers and soldiers compared to April.
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