Margaret Griffis

Updated at 9:40 p.m. EDT, August 14, 2008A major attack against Shi’ite pilgrims occurred in Iskandariya today, leaving dozens dead and wounded. Overall, at least 40 Iraqis were killed and another 111 were wounded throughout Iraq. Meanwhile, a party spokesman revealed that Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is in the United States, recovering from heart surgery. … Continue reading “Thursday: 40 Iraqis Killed, 111 Wounded”

Updated at 5:59 p.m. EDT, Aug. 13, 2008Bomb attacks disturbed the peace in several northern cities today. Overall, at least 12 Iraqis were killed and 43 more were wounded across the country. Also, a U.S. soldier was killed in Baghdad. Meanwhile, Iraq and the U.N. signed a cooperation treaty. A roadside bomb blast killed a … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 US Soldier, 12 Iraqis Killed; 43 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:35 p.m. EDT, Aug. 12, 2008A provincial governor was the target of today’s most significant bombing. He survived, but three died others died in Baquba. Overall, 16 people were killed and 23 more were wounded across Iraq. Also, a Marine was killed, two others were wounded, in Anbar province during a small arms … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 Marine, 16 Iraqis Killed; 23 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 4:44 p.m. EDT, August 11, 2008Even as violence continues to plague Diyala, the Iraqi government pulled back operations in the province to allow gunmen to peacefully surrender. Overall, at least 16 Iraqis were killed and another 38 were wounded across the country. No Coalition deaths were reported, but Russia expressed its annoyance with … Continue reading “Monday: 16 Iraqis Killed, 38 Wounded”

Updated at 7:00 p.m. EDT, August 10, 2008A number of bombings have rocked Iraq at the start of this work week. Baghdad suffered a number of small explosions, while larger bombings took place north of the capital. A complex attack in Tarmiyah left one American soldier dead as well. Overall, at least 21 Iraqis were … Continue reading “Sunday: 1 US Soldier, 21 Iraqis Killed; 113 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:42 p.m. EDT, Aug. 9, 2008At least 28 Iraqis were killed and 22 more were wounded in the latest violence. A captured al-Qaeda suspect may have killed another 16 people. Two U.S. servicemembers were killed in separate incidents as well. Meanwhile, U.S. authorities say that the departure of Georgian troops will have little … Continue reading “Saturday: 2 U.S. Soldiers, 28 Iraqis Killed; 22 Iraq Wounded”

Updated at 6:05 p.m. EDT, Aug. 8, 2008A large car bomb killed and wounded scores of people in northern Iraq today. Overall, at least 27 Iraqis were killed and another 81 were wounded across the country. Two Marines were killed as well. Meanwhile, Georgia and El Salvador recalled troops, Moqtada al-Sadr disarmed most of his … Continue reading “Friday: 2 Marines, 27 Iraqis Killed; 81 Wounded”

Updated at 6:30 p.m. EDT, Aug. 8, 2008At least 22 Iraqis were killed and 36 more were wounded in the latest violence. On a positive note, a thousand displaced families have returned to Diyala province. Meanwhile, a Sadrist spokesman warned of the consequences if U.S. forces make no concrete plans to leave Iraq. Also, the … Continue reading “Thursday: 22 Iraqis Killed, 36 Wounded”

Updated at 7:24 p.m. EDT, Aug. 6, 2008The Iraqi parliament officially closed a special session and went on summer break today. Meanwhile, a second report in a British newspaper raises concerns about the relationship between British troops and the Maliki government. At least 27 Iraqis were killed and another 22 were wounded in the latest … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 US Soldier, 27 Iraqis Killed; 22 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 7:20 p.m. EDT, Aug. 4, 2008At least 21 Iraqis were killed and another 26 were wounded during a politically eventful day in Iraq. Two U.S. servicemembers were killed as well. Despite another postponement, a vote on the provincial elections may be imminent. Meanwhile, some Palestinian refugees will be allowed to leave the country. … Continue reading “Tuesday: 2 US Soldiers, 21 Iraqis Killed; 26 Iraqis Wounded”