AP says 87,215 Iraqis Killed since 2005

"By KIM GAMEL, Associated Press Writer Kim Gamel, Associated Press Writer – Thu Apr 23, 11:08 pm ET
BAGHDAD – Iraq's government has recorded 87,215 of its citizens killed since 2005 in violence ranging from catastrophic bombings to execution-style slayings, according to government statistics obtained by The Associated Press that break open one of the most closely guarded secrets of the war.

Combined with tallies based on hospital sources and media reports since the beginning of the war and an in-depth review of available evidence by The Associated Press, the figures show that more than 110,600 Iraqis have died in violence since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion." AP

This is an official government tally. Admittedly the missing were not counted in this figure. My estimate would be much higher according to the reporting I have heard. This figure to me, would rate as disinformation it is so low. Yet as most of you, I am dependant on the reporting coming out from news sources. Garry

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