Northern Valley Beacon
Information, observations, and analysis from the James River valley on the Northern Plains----- E-Mail: Enter 'Beacon' in subject box. Send to: Minnekota@Referencedesk.orgMonday, October 17, 2005
How many civilian deaths is the U.S. responsible for in Iraq?
As of this evening, 26,508, according to Iraq Body Count, an internet site that gathers data on all civilian deaths in Iraq.
In addition to "collateral deaths," the site includes the following statistics:
In addition to "collateral deaths," the site includes the following statistics:
In the current occupation phase this database includes all deaths which the Occupying Authority has a binding responsibility to prevent under the Geneva Conventions and Hague Regulations. This includes civilian deaths resulting from the breakdown in law and order, and deaths due to inadequate health care or sanitation.
It's at www.iraqbodycount.org.
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