Iraq: 989 killed in July, most since 2008
The dead comprised 778 civilians, 88 police, 55 soldiers and 68 insurgents, according to the figures compiled by the Iraqi health, interior and defence ministries.
Violence also wounded 1 567 people in July - 1 356 civilians, 122 police and 89 soldiers.
The figures make July the deadliest month since 2008, when Iraq was emerging from a bloody sectarian conflict.
In April of that year, 1 428 people were killed, according to official figures - 966 civilians, 69 police, 38 soldiers and 355 insurgents.
Soran Ali
