Take account of clustering: deaths per fatal improvised explosive device (IED) incident, and in making short-term projections for Afghanistan. Methods: Cause and date of coalition deaths in Iraq ...

In Afghanistan, the number of IED incidents last year rose to more than 1,000, a 33 percent increase from 2007, and claimed 161 lives. “IEDs are the biggest threat we face,” says Maj.

Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the security situation ... Taliban fighters would often place IEDs around roads to target vehicles and personnel. Recalling a journey to a town ...

IEDs accounted for 62% of hostile deaths in Iraq, much higher than in rural Afghanistan. The distribution of fatalities per fatal IED incident was the same, however. Specific causes of military ...

Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the security situation has improved but ... Taliban fighters would often place IEDs around roads to target vehicles and personnel. Recalling a journey to ...