Saturday, June 02, 2007

IRAQ: OIL AND ELECTRICITY AND DEATH

Key figures about Iraq
By The Associated Press
Fri Jun 1, 7:16 PM ET

_Iraqi civilian deaths: Estimated at more than 64,000, with one controversial study in 2004 contending there were as many as 655,000. According to Associated Press figures, there have been at least 2,155 Iraqi deaths in May 2007.

_The number of victims of sectarian death squads in Baghdad since the security crackdown began is on the rise. Based on an AP count, there were at least 718 bodies found in Baghdad in May 2007, 447 in April, and 564 in March.


OIL PRODUCTION:

_Prewar: 2.58 million barrels per day.
_May 27, 2007: 2.03 million barrels per day.

ELECTRICITY:

_Prewar nationwide: 3,958 megawatts. Hours per day (estimated): four to eight.
_May 22, 2007, nationwide: 3,735 megawatts. Hours per day: 10.9.
_Prewar Baghdad: 2,500 megawatts. Hours per day (estimated): 16-24.
_May 22, 2007, Baghdad: megawatts not available. Hours per day: 5.6.

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