Friday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 1 Wounded

Updated at 6:01 p.m. EDT, Mar. 27, 2009 Only three Iraqi deaths were reported on a particularly quiet prayer day. One more Iraqi was reported wounded. However, a number of politically important stories came out: Iraq is planning to move residents out of Camp Ashraf to encourage them to leave Iraq altogether. Meanwhile, provincial election … Continue reading “Friday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 1 Wounded”

Thursday: 1 US Soldier, 28 Iraqis Killed; 51 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 3:53 p.m. EST, Mar. 26, 2009 At least 28 people were killed and 51 more were wounded in the latest attacks. A significant bombing took place in northern Baghdad. Also, a U.S. soldier died of non-combat injuries. Meanwhile, the U.S. military found themselves forced to quickly inspect more than 90,000 facilities in Iraq. … Continue reading “Thursday: 1 US Soldier, 28 Iraqis Killed; 51 Iraqis Wounded”

Wednesday: 8 Iraqis Killed, 21 Wounded

Updated at 5:31 p.m. EST, Mar. 25, 2009 At least eight Iraqis were killed and 21 more were wounded in the latest attacks, but no Coalition deaths were reported. U.S. authorities admitted that there has been an uptick in violence as they hand over security operation to their Iraqi counterparts. Meanwhile, Turkey and Iran shelled … Continue reading “Wednesday: 8 Iraqis Killed, 21 Wounded”

Tuesday: 4 Iraqis Killed, 6 Wounded

Updated at 8:59 p.m. EDT, Mar. 24, 2009 A day after a dramatic surge, the number of casualties dropped off precipitously. Only four Iraqis were killed and six more were wounded in the latest reports. Meanwhile, Turkey’s president and the KRG’s prime minister met in Baghdad. No Coalition deaths were reported. Turkey‘s President Abdullah Gul … Continue reading “Tuesday: 4 Iraqis Killed, 6 Wounded”

Monday: 45 Iraqis Killed, 96 Wounded

Updated at 5:07 p.m. EST, Mar. 23, 2009 An astounding serious of bombings and other attacks killed at least 45 Iraqis and wounded 96 more across the country. Meanwhile, Iraq’s Interior Minister said that a hiring freeze for security forces will not affect the U.S. drawdown; however, Turkish leaders are separately discussing their relationship with … Continue reading “Monday: 45 Iraqis Killed, 96 Wounded”

Sunday: 8 Iraqis Killed, 8 Wounded

Updated at 8:53 p.m. EDT, Mar. 22, 2009 At least eight Iraqis were killed and eight more were wounded in attacks across the country. No Coalition deaths were reported, but two American soldiers were injured during a bombing in Fallujah. Meanwhile, hundreds marched in Washington D.C. to protest the war on the sixth anniversary of … Continue reading “Sunday: 8 Iraqis Killed, 8 Wounded”

Saturday: 5 Iraqis Killed, 11 Wounded

Updated at 8:45 p.m. EST, Mar. 21, 2009 At least five Iraqis were killed and 11 more were wounded in the latest reported attacks. No Coalition deaths were reported, but a bomb blast targeted a U.S. patrol in Baghdad. Almost all Awakening Council (Sahwa) guards are now under the authority of the Iraqi government. The … Continue reading “Saturday: 5 Iraqis Killed, 11 Wounded”

Friday: 1 US Soldier, 3 Iraqis Killed; 6 Iraqis Wounded

Although the prayer day saw few casualties, tensions were high as thousands of Shi’ites protested the U.S. occupation on the sixth anniversary of the invasion. At least three Iraqis were killed and another six were wounded. Also, a U.S. soldier died from non-combat causes. Meanwhile, a party candidate’s home in Diyala was raided in what … Continue reading “Friday: 1 US Soldier, 3 Iraqis Killed; 6 Iraqis Wounded”

Thursday: 17 Iraqis Killed, 3 Wounded

Updated at 7:10 p.m. EST, Mar. 19, 2009 At least 17 Iraqis were killed and three more were wounded in light attacks. Also, a third body was found in a mass grave that possibly dates to 1991. Meanwhile, the Arab League Secretary-General arrived in Iraq, just as Iraqi leaders warned of potential destabilization. Separately, Moqtada … Continue reading “Thursday: 17 Iraqis Killed, 3 Wounded”

Wednesday: 12 Iraqis Killed, 12 Wounded

Updated at 8:45 p.m. EST, Mar. 18, 2009 Iraq enjoyed another relatively peaceful day that was marred by the deaths of at least 12 Iraqis. Another 12 Iraqis were wounded. Two skulls were recovered from a suspected mass grave near Basra as well. Meanwhile, the Iraqi Journalists Right Defense Association (IJRDA) reported that 18 journalists … Continue reading “Wednesday: 12 Iraqis Killed, 12 Wounded”