[Dean's World] Dave Price: Iraqi Civilian Death Toll Drops Dramatically

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Posted by Dave Price:
Iraqi Civilian Death Toll Drops Dramatically
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1183316616.shtml


   Whether or not you agree with the war or the surge strategy, we can
   all agree that [1]this is a good thing.

     BAGHDAD - Iraqi civilian deaths dropped to their lowest level since
     the start of the Baghdad security operation, government figures
     showed Sunday, suggesting signs of progress in tamping down
     violence in the capital.
     ...
     June's figures were the lowest monthly tally this year. In January,
     President Bush ordered nearly 30,000 soldiers, Marines and airmen
     to Iraq in a major push to stabilize the capital so that Iraq's
     leaders can hammer out power-sharing agreements for a lasting
     peace.

   Elsewhere, it's been reported that 50% of Baghdad is now considered
   secure, up from 40% a couple weeks ago. I've also been reading that
   the offensive portion of the surge is still just beginning, and that
   most efforts up till recently were preparatory.

References

   1. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/iraq;_ylt=Au87VVhWPYDXO6x30GG3WgtX6GMA