The violence came one day after 11 people were killed in attacks across the country, and two days after 36 people were killed.
In June, at least 240 people were killed in militant attacks in Iraq, according to CNN estimates.
And while the violence has dropped since the peak of sectarian strife between 2005 and 2007, Iraqi residents continue to express concerns over the stability of the country and the efficacy of its security forces.
MORE: http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/05/world/meast/iraq-violence/index.html?hpt=imi_c2
See also...
Series of deadly attacks hit Iraq
http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/04/world/meast/iraq-violence/index.html?hpt=imi_c2
And...
Scores arrested after church attacks in Kenya
http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/04/world/africa/kenya-blast-arrests/index.html?hpt=iaf_c2
Mali separatists ready to act over destruction of tombs
http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/01/world/africa/mali-shrine-attack/index.html?hpt=iaf_c2
