A wave of bomb attacks and shootings swept Iraq Sunday, killing dozens of people despite a massive security operation in the capital and appeals from Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki for an end to sectarian fighting.
So where is the violence?
Let's see, according to the article:
1. Khalis: 50 miles north of Baghdad.
2. Another Khalis attack.
3. Eastern Baghdad.
4. Southeast of Baghdad.
5. Tarmiyah: 30 miles north of Baghdad.
6. Downtown Baghdad.
7. Kirkuk.
8. Another in Kirkuk.
9. Basra.
10. Mosul.
11. Numaniyah: 100 miles southeast of Baghdad.
12. Dujail: 50 miles north of Baghdad.
13. Mahmoudiya: 20 miles south of Baghdad.
So, despite the security operation in Baghdad, violence is happening in Iraq. Two of the thirteen incidents cited actually happened in Baghdad.
Somebody notify CENTCOM that their Baghdad patrols aren't stopping attacks in Basra or Kirkuk. Heads will roll over this, I'm sure.
