U.N.: Violence, armed conflict left 94 Iraqis dead in May
Security men stand near a site of a car bomb blast in Baghdad
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) Violence and armed conflicts left 94 Iraqis dead during the month of May, the United Nations said in its monthly casualty count as the the security situations continues to sway after the defeat of Islamic State militants.
In its report, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) said 163 others were wounded. It noted that “the figures include ordinary citizens and others considered civilian at the time of death or injury, such as police in non-combat functions, civil defence, personal security teams, facilities protection police and fire department personnel”.
It added that “Baghdad was the worst affected Governorate, with 117 civilian casualties (45 killed, 72 injured), followed by Diyala with 9 killed and 35 injured, and Kirkuk with 20 killed and 16 injured”.
The organization maintained that the numbers it provides were a “minimum”, saying that hindrances to its works prevent it from setting the exact toll.