Posted by warvictims on September 10, 2008
by USA Today
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Heavy fighting between Ethiopian troops and Islamist-led insurgents killed at least nine Somalis in the capital of Mogadishu on Wednesday, witnesses said. The fighting followed vows by the strengthening Islamist movement to intensify attacks over the holy Muslim month of Ramadan. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by warvictims on September 10, 2008
By Jeff Davis
Embassy
For the first time, the Department of National Defence has released the total number of civilians killed and injured by Canadian troops in Afghanistan, as well as details on compensation for victims. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by warvictims on September 10, 2008
by AFP
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) — At least 20 worshippers were killed and 30 wounded when suspected militants hurled grenades and fired into a mosque in northern Pakistan during Wednesday evening prayers, an official said. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Civilian Casualties, Gunfire, Pakistan, Terrorists | Tagged: Civilian Casualties, civilian deaths, grenades, militants, mosque, Pakistan | Leave a Comment »
