A new U.N. report says Iraq is immersed in an “ever-deepening humanitarian crisis.” Thousands of Iraqis are fleeing their homes by the month, indiscriminate killings continue apace, and prison torture is routine. The U.N. Assistance Mission for Iraq found that at least 100 civilians were killed in U.S.-led bombings or raids over a three-month period ending in July. The toll is believed to be higher because the Iraqi government still refuses to release casualty figures. The report also warns of an increase in violence against women. In the northern Kurdish region, more than 250 women were killed in so-called “honor” killings in the first half of this year. Most of the victims were burnt alive. The grim report marks a sharp contrast to last month’s congressional testimony from top U.S. officials in Iraq. The Washington Post reports the U.N. completed the report in August but delayed its release at the request of U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker. Crocker was among those to testify.