Iraqi security forces ride in vehicles traveling to Mosul to fight against ISIS militants at an Iraqi army base in Camp Taji in Baghdad on February 21. A new Human Rights Watch report says ISIS bombings have killed more than 200 civilians in Iraq in the past two weeks. AHMED SAAD/REUTERS
Newsweek: ISIS Bombings in Iraq Kill 200 Civilians in Two Weeks: Human Rights Watch
More than 200 civilians in Iraq have been killed in bombings carried out by the Islamic State (ISIS) militant group in the past two weeks, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch. The killing of civilians constitutes crimes against humanity and could amount to war crimes, according to the New York–based human rights monitor.
The most recent attack that ISIS claimed responsibility for took place on Sunday, when more than 60 people were killed and at least 70 were injured after a fuel tanker rigged with explosives was detonated near a checkpoint south of Baghdad.
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Iraq - Islamic State War News Updates -- March 10, 2016
Iraq: ISIS Bombings Kill Over 200 In 2 Weeks -- Human Rights Watch
Iraq's Military Falls Short on Logistics in Fight Against IS -- ABC News/AP
U.S. forces in Iraq capture ISIS chemical weapons expert -- CBS
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq -- US Department of Defense
Islamic State militants use 'poisonous substances' in village shelling; US strikes chemical weapons sites -- ABC News Online
ISIS shelled Kurdish-controlled Iraq village with 'poisonous substances' – governor -- RT
Head of Isis chemical weapons program captured by US in Iraq last month -- The Guardian
US Strikes Kill Over 1,000 Civilians in Iraq, Syria in 18 Months - Watchdog -- Sputnik
Rivalries Stall Push to Retake Iraqi City -- WSJ
Iraq girds for biggest ISIL battle yet -- Jim Michaels, USA TODAY
Top U.S. general recommends more troops for Iraq and Syria -- CNN
Catholic priest demands U.S. recognize genocide against Christians in Iraq, Syria -- Washington Times
Iraq prepares to amend its existing oil contracts -- Al Monitor
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