Sadr City Violence

Iraq: Stop Killings for Homosexual Conduct

Human Rights Watch | Posted 09.17.2009 | World


Human Rights Watch

The killings -- committed without evidence or trial, on the basis of prejudice and whim -- violate standards in Sharia law for legality, proof, and privacy.

4 Americans, 6 Iraqis Killed In Sadr City Bombing

AP | KIM GAMEL | Posted 07.02.2008 | Politics


BAGHDAD — A bomb exploded inside Sadr City's district council building Tuesday, killing 10 people, including four Americans working to restore l...

US GIs in Iraq Suffer Worst Week of '08

AP | ROBERT H. REID | Posted 04.20.2008 | Politics


BAGHDAD — A roadside bomb killed an American soldier in Baghdad on Saturday, capping the bloodiest week for U.S. troops in Iraq this year. Clash...

Hundreds Flee Fight in Shiite Stronghold

AP | ROBERT H. REID | Posted 04.15.2008 | Politics


BAGHDAD — Hundreds of people fled fighting in Baghdad's Shiite militia stronghold Monday as U.S. and Iraqi forces increased pressure on anti-Ame...