Bombings and violence in the southern and central part of Iraq have taken the lives of 13 people, cites new reports Monday.
As Iraq emerges as a Shi’ite-led state, it is still scarred by a history of attacks by extremists. The Iraq War, waged by the U.S. and its allies (U.K.) to contain terrorism led to toppling the despotic reign of Saddam Hussein regime.

As the country reconstructs its war-torn cities and villages, Sunni Arabs who are a minority say that they are underrepresented in a majority rule led by Shi’ite Muslims.

Analysts say that not addressing the dissatisfaction of Sunni Arabs is the primary cause leading to the unrest in the country.
According to medical personnel and security forces in the area, the fresh count of victims killed this year is now at 2600, the AFP reported online. This puts the death toll for July at 350.

On Sunday, a report by The Associated Press said 38 people were killed in sectarian violence that has taken over the country. Officials are concerned if a civil war between various ethnic factions is in the offing in Iraq.
Authorities are calling the worst series of violent attacks in more than five years. The mass casualties have peaked with Ramadan making its entry into the Muslim calendar on Wednesday. The religious holiday calls for peace and reflection and a meant of charity, the number of dead have gone up, as Iraq pronounces violence as a resolution to its community problems.

No one has claimed responsibility for targeting Shiite communities in Iraq, but news reports signal the involvement of Sunni insurgents, which includes Iraq’s division of al-Queda.

Reports indicate that the situation in Iraq is getting worse, resembling the 2006-7 time frame when the country was bordering on civil war.