Military - November 2006

Health Minister Ali al-Shemari gave his new estimate of 150,000 to reporters during a visit to Vienna, Austria. He later told The Associated Press that he based the figure on an estimate of 100 bodies per day brought to morgues and hospitals - though such a calculation would come out closer to 130,000 in total.

Hassan Salem, of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, or SCIRI, said the 150,000 figure included civilians, police and the bodies of people who were abducted, later found dead and collected at morgues run by the Health Ministry. SCIRI is Iraq's largest Shiite political organization and holds the largest number of seats in parliament.

In October, the British medical journal The Lancet published a controversial study contending nearly 655,000 Iraqis have died because of the war - a far higher death toll than other estimates. The study, which was dismissed by President Bush and other U.S. officials as not credible, was based on interviews of households and not a body count.

Al-Shemari disputed that figure Thursday.

"Since three and a half years, since the change of the Saddam regime, some people say we have 600,000 are killed. This is an exaggerated number. I think 150 is OK," he said.

http://apnews.excite.com/article/20061109/D8L9QNP81.html

2006-11-09 10:05:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I guess it is the uniform

2006-11-09 10:02:02 · 11 answers · asked by New York 2

2006-11-09 09:48:59 · 11 answers · asked by Didgeridude 4

2006-11-09 09:16:42 · 4 answers · asked by joro7070@ameritech.net 1

how many American dead and wounded were there On D-day june 6 1944?

2006-11-09 09:11:46 · 3 answers · asked by Dude 1

I took it before I knew what it was.

2006-11-09 09:09:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let's ALL thank our veterans, no matter what country they are from!! THANK YOU VETERANS!! I will be giving my 2 minutes this Saturday...........

2006-11-09 09:04:53 · 4 answers · asked by beetlejuice49423 5

is there a list of generals & politicians that supported the iraq war but now oppose it.

2006-11-09 08:56:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-09 08:55:00 · 14 answers · asked by crazynamug1 2

Should the state of PA borrow $20 Million to use to campensate soldiers from the first gulf war?

2006-11-09 08:54:17 · 3 answers · asked by Babygirl 1

If you where in the service but while you where in the service you went a-wall are you still consider a veteran?

2006-11-09 08:49:56 · 17 answers · asked by shellz1616 2

2006-11-09 08:45:55 · 14 answers · asked by dizzy_19832002 1

Would I go into the medical branch when, and if comissioned? Or is there a way for me to become a mental health Officer, just wondering.

2006-11-09 08:44:52 · 6 answers · asked by dizzy_19832002 1

My brother-in-law recently went through basic training at Fort Jackson. From what he tells me, they were not allowed to cuss, smoke or make them do PT in their Pro Masks. Everything else he told me about basic training seemed to be indicating a walk in the park.

I went to Fort Knox for OSUT, and everything they were not allowed to do to them they did to us. Could it be because of the fact that females train with males at Fort Jackson and Fort Knox is mainly if not all males. Or is it because Fort Jackson is a multi MOS basic training camp, while Fort Knox is more of a one MOS Combat Arms Basic training.

2006-11-09 08:33:24 · 10 answers · asked by Enterrador 4

TOMORROW AND ITS 231 YRS, THE WEBSITE SAID 230 SORRY, SORRY, SORRY.....NEVER MIND ITS OBVIOUSLY NOT WORTH IT, I TAKE IT BACK DON'T WISH THEM HAPPY BIRTHDAY...I STILL DO AND I WILL DO IT TODAY, TOMORROW THE NEXT DAY AND NEXT WEEK. I APPRECIATE THEIR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE EVERYDAY. some of you are sooo anal.

2006-11-09 08:27:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-09 08:22:51 · 4 answers · asked by imnogeniusbutt 4

2006-11-09 08:12:21 · 4 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6

2006-11-09 07:58:02 · 7 answers · asked by Mary B 1

This is a survey for my school. Please provide me with the following: Gender, stance of religion, and race/ethnicity

2006-11-09 07:06:33 · 35 answers · asked by deszjd2003 3

2006-11-09 07:01:51 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now that the democrats have a foot in the door, what do you think will happen with the war? I am a little worried.

2006-11-09 06:55:15 · 27 answers · asked by angelk 3

With impending devolution, and all parties allegedly agreeing to work together so Northern Ireland can rule on its own local issues like Wales and Scotland, why is it that the proud, unquestioning, obedient fighting force of the Irish Guards - (recruited from BOTH Northern and Southern Ireland - who fought TOGETHER as one in many historical battles, including recent conflicts,) why can't they be retained in Northern Ireland in many of the military establishments due for closure in the Province?

We are seeing a gradual dismantlement of the Irish Guards - already down to 1 Btn - and the thought of the total disbandment of such a Battallion, (when there is still SO much good they can do in Northern Ireland - Homeland Security, Ceremonial duties plus provide an excellent role model for community integration ) would be an absolute disgrace to the lives given without question by former Irish Guards throughout thier long, impressive history.

They are the Provinces' asset. Protect assets

2006-11-09 06:53:53 · 3 answers · asked by Hello 3

I see the atrocities in Darfur, little boys tortured, very young girls gang raped, genocide. I realize these things are happening in Iraq, but they no longer seem to want us there. On the other hand, the people of Darfur are pleading for help. Over 400,000 have died and 10,000 are dying every month. Your opinion?

2006-11-09 06:22:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have read a lot of american casualties are from i.e.d devices but also from snipers in iraq, what sort of sniper rifles are they useing mostly?

2006-11-09 06:20:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a U.N. peace keeping officer, with fruit salad and three tours of duty. Europeans have been battling the Muslims for over 600 years and we were in peace with them for 350 years, why can't troopers listen to friendly advice ?

2006-11-09 06:20:15 · 14 answers · asked by paradise islander 2

2006-11-09 06:13:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband is in the marines, and i just learned that i am either going to be stationd at camp pendelton california or 29 palms. I know all about camp pendelton but nothing about 29 palms, i have 2 young children, is there anything to do with young children there, everyone has told me it is a desert in the middle of nowhere. are there anyother fanilys with young children because the other thing everyone has told me is it has a very small housing facility! any help is appriciated thank you

2006-11-09 06:06:08 · 7 answers · asked by Just ME 3

Army, RAF or Navy? Where would I have the most fun..... I'm not that bright.

2006-11-09 05:59:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband is getting out Dec.17th or is taking his terminal leave, and was told by a former battle buddy that they can't put you on special duties like CQ within 30days of your leave. Is this true if so wher can I find the regulation that states it? I've looked every where.

2006-11-09 05:54:58 · 10 answers · asked by da_thasha 1

Why did they try to hide soo much? How many other screw-ups do they hide? If it wasn't a high profile person would we have ever known anything?

2006-11-09 05:54:40 · 6 answers · asked by mongo862001 5