Fresh report paints dark picture of Iraq(UN: ~ 30k Iraqi civilians killed)

[sabra]

http://www.upi.com/SecurityTerrorism/view.php?StoryID=20051114-053337-2456r

Fresh report paints dark picture of Iraq

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- As many as 30,000 Iraqi civilians have been killed since the war began, accorfing to a new report from the United Nations.

A total of 74 journalists and media workers have also been reported killed since the U.S.-led invasion, five between September and October alone, according to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq which issued its latest report Monday.

While the Bush administration claims progress in the war in Iraq, the U.N. office paints a different picture, highlighting civilian deaths from terrorist attacks, allegations of civil rights violations by Iraqi security forces, and the looming possibility of civil war.

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The White House is conducting a public relations campaign to try to shore up flagging U.S. support for the war in Iraq. Secretary of State Condi Rice made an unannounced visit to Iraq over the weekend and Bush made a speech Monday attacking critics of the war.

[chelsea0011]

1. This puts Bush ahead of Sadaam?

[leftchick]

2. I will stick with the Lancet report of over 100,000 killed

and that was reported a year ago. :(

[sabra]

3. was Lancet's report on "civilians" killed or all Iraqis?

This might be a sad play on words...

[leftchick]

4. civilians

Iraq death toll 'soared post-war'
Friday 29 October 2004

Poor planning, air strikes by coalition forces and a "climate of violence" have led to more than 100,000 extra deaths in Iraq, scientists claim.

A study published by the Lancet says the risk of death by violence for civilians in Iraq is now 58 times higher than before the US-led invasion.

Unofficial estimates of civilian deaths had varied from 10,000 to over 37,000.

The Lancet admits the research is based on a small sample - under 1,000 homes - but says the findings are "convincing".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3962969.stm

[daleo]

5. This is probable a low-ball estimate

But it is still 30,000.

[fooj]

6. 74 journalists and media workers...

:cry: :cry: :cry:

I suppose they got too close to the truth.