Margaret Griffis

Updated at 7:05 p.m. EST, Dec. 10, 2008Today is the third and last day of Eid observances and reports should return to normal tomorrow. Only three Iraqis were killed and seven more were wounded today. It is likely that more attacks did occur, but many Iraqi journalists are on holiday during the Eid. The number … Continue reading “Wednesday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 7 Wounded”

Updated at 7:10 p.m. EST, Dec. 9,2008Eid observances continue in Iraq so reports of violence remain low. Only four injuries were reported throughout the country. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, the U.S. military refuses to honor an Iraqi court order to release a journalist from their custody. Ibrahim Jassam Mohammed is an Iraqi journalist … Continue reading “Tuesday: 4 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 7:00 p.m. EST, Dec. 8, 2008Iraqis began Eid al-Adha observances at dawn, so there will be little news out of the country today. Instead, the focus is on Utah, where five Blackwater Worldwide guards handed themselves over to U.S. authorities. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, the Marine Corps commandant, believes that a … Continue reading “Monday: 20 Iraqis Killed”

Updated at 8:20 p.m. EST, Dec. 7, 2008At least 12 Iraqis were killed and 65 more were wounded during the latest attacks. In one, the mayor of Baquba suffered injuries. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, a National Police commander announced new programs as Iraqi forces begin to take over more responsibility for security, while … Continue reading “Sunday: 12 Iraqis Killed, 65 Wounded”

Updated at 10:32 p.m. EST, Dec. 6, 2008At least 15 Iraqis were killed and 51 more were wounded in the latest round of violence. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, Muslims have begun the haj pilgrimage to Mecca, and several Iraqi provinces have strengthened their security measures during the religious observances. A bomb planted in … Continue reading “Saturday: 15 Iraqis Killed, 51 Wounded”

Updated at 5:55 p.m EST, Dec. 5, 2008Violence tapered off dramatically for the prayer day. At least eight Iraqis were killed and another nine more were wounded. Several migrant workers were possible injured during eviction from a warehouse where they were being housed. Meanwhile, Gen. Ray Odierno told U.S. troops to expect new rules of … Continue reading “Friday: 8 Iraqis Killed, 9 Wounded”

Updated at 7:35 p.m. EST, Dec. 4, 2008At least 98 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 177 were wounded in today’s attack. Two U.S. soldiers were killed during a suicide bombing and a British soldier died during a shooting incident as well. A significant bombing occurred in Fallujah, while mass graves continue to … Continue reading “Thursday: 2 GIs, 1 UK Soldier, 98 Iraqis Killed; 177 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 7:45 p.m. EST, Dec. 3, 2008Defense Secretary Robert Gates has made the accelerated withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq a high priority in the coming months. Violent attacks left at least 21 Iraqis killed and another 16 Iraqis wounded. A blast in the Green Zone left an unknown number of casualties as well, … Continue reading “Wednesday: 21 Iraqis Killed, 16 Wounded”

Updated at 4:15 p.m. EST, Dec. 2, 2008A second day of bombings in northern Iraq left dozens of casualties. Overall at least 18 Iraqis were killed and 49 more were wounded across the country. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, "Chemical Ali", Saddam Hussein’s cousin, was sentenced to death for the second time on charges … Continue reading “Tuesday: 18 Iraqis Killed, 49 Wounded”

Updated at 7:36 p.m. EST, Dec. 1, 2008At least 58 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 112 were wounded in the latest violence. There were not many incidents, but the few that were reported were too significant to slip through the cracks. Meanwhile, South Korean troops ended their mission in Arbil. The U.S. … Continue reading “Monday: 58 Iraqis Killed, 112 Wounded”