1,000 Iraqis Killed in May Shows Nation in Political Tatters

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http://m.guardiannews.com/world/2013/jun/01/iraq-highest-monthly-death-toll-years


Saturday 1 June 2013 09.20 EDT

Iraq records highest monthly death toll in years
United Nations mission says more than 1,000 people killed in violence in May, as fears grow over spread of sectarian conflict

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http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/06/01-3


Published on Saturday, June 1, 2013 by Common Dreams

1,000 Iraqis Killed in May Shows Nation in Political Tatters

US promised democracy and prosperity to country, but left only death, blood, and strife in its wake

- Jon Queally, staff writer

Iraq violence broke another sad record in May, with at least 1,000 people killed in ongoing political and sectarian violence during the month.

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1. good thing they've got religion to make it all better nt