Iraqi civilian deaths

When Blackwater Kills, No Questions Asked

Inter Press Service
By Ali al-Fadhily*
October 30, 2007

BAGHDAD, Oct 30 (IPS) - The recent attacks by Blackwater USA mercenaries in Baghdad are far from the first -- and many believe they will not be the last.

Seventeen Iraqis were killed Sep. 16, and another 27 wounded at Nisoor square in western Baghdad when mercenaries from the company opened fire on them. Dozens of witnesses said that, contrary to Blackwater claims, the mercenaries had not come under attack.