ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — "The absolute minimum" number of Iraqi civilians killed in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in February was 91, caveated the UN.
At least 208 Iraqis were injured, according to the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq's (UNAMI) report for February.
The figures are lower than 115 killed and 250 injured for January.
"UNAMI has been hindered in effectively verifying casualties in certain areas; in some cases, UNAMI could only partially verify certain incidents," stated the organ. "For these reasons, the figures reported have to be considered as the absolute minimum."
Baghdad governorate remains the most dangerous place in Iraq, according to the data with 195 of the casualties (49 killed, 146 injured).
International NGOs and human rights organizations have complained of forced returns of IDPs, especially in Anbar, and lack of access beyond camps.
Three of the largest NGOs in Iraq warned “it is not currently possible to vote in displacement camps."
Iraq has set parliamentary elections for May 12 with provincial elections expected before the end of the year.
Anbar and Diyala governorates, where Iraqi Security Forces and Kurdish Peshmerga are actively engaged with clearing ISIS remnants, remained as the second and third most-dangerous governorates.
At least 208 Iraqis were injured, according to the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq's (UNAMI) report for February.
The figures are lower than 115 killed and 250 injured for January.
"UNAMI has been limited in effectively verifying casualties in certain areas; in some cases, UNAMI could only partially verify certain incidents," noted the UN in both reports. "For these reasons, the figures reported have to be considered as the absolute minimum."
"UNAMI has been hindered in effectively verifying casualties in certain areas; in some cases, UNAMI could only partially verify certain incidents," stated the organ. "For these reasons, the figures reported have to be considered as the absolute minimum."
Baghdad governorate remains the most dangerous place in Iraq, according to the data with 195 of the casualties (49 killed, 146 injured).
International NGOs and human rights organizations have complained of forced returns of IDPs, especially in Anbar, and lack of access beyond camps.
Three of the largest NGOs in Iraq warned “it is not currently possible to vote in displacement camps."
Iraq has set parliamentary elections for May 12 with provincial elections expected before the end of the year.
Anbar and Diyala governorates, where Iraqi Security Forces and Kurdish Peshmerga are actively engaged with clearing ISIS remnants, remained as the second and third most-dangerous governorates.
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