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Gulf War II: Iraq 2003

Casualties

As at 30 April US combat-related deaths so far numbered 134, compared with 148 in the 43-day 1991 Persian Gulf War. Four Americans are missing. The British lost 32 troops.

At least 13 US marines and five British soldiers have been killed in friendly fire incidents and questions are still being asked whether the US has done enough to avoid such deaths.

The exact numbers of Iraqi civilian deaths are not known. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned Iraqi hospitals are overwhelmed by large numbers of wounded people brought in for treatment.

The Red Cross has reminded the US of its obligation under the Geneva Convention to protect civilians and minimise casualties. It has also protested against the use of munition bombs in heavily populated areas.

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