Margaret Griffis

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”

Updated at 6:40 p.m. EDT, Aug. 4, 2008Three American soldiers were killed and a third one was wounded in separate incidents. At least 21 Iraqis were killed and 31 more were wounded across the country as well. Meanwhile, the Committee to Protect Journalists, a New York-based rights group, said that U.S. authorities must produce evidence … Continue reading “Monday: 3 US Soldiers, 21 Iraqis Killed; 31 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:25 a.m. EDT, Aug. 4, 2008At least 36 Iraqis were killed and 63 more were wounded in the latest attacks. One U.S. soldier was killed and other was wounded in a vehicular accident southwest of the capital. In Baghdad, the Iraqi parliament failed to resolve issues surrounding a provincial elections law; a power-sharing … Continue reading “Sunday: 1 US Soldier, 36 Iraqis Killed; 63 Iraqis Wounded”

Tensions in Kirkuk are extremely high ahead of a special parliamentary session that will take place tomorrow. No new attacks were reported in the oil-rich, northern city, but at least 16 Iraqis were killed and 18 more were wounded in attacks across Iraq. No Coalition deaths were reported. Parliament will hold a special session tomorrow … Continue reading “Saturday: 16 Iraqis Killed, 18 Wounded”

Updated at 9:45 p.m. EDT, Aug. 1, 2008At least 11 Iraqis were killed or found dead and six more were wounded in the latest attacks. No Coalition deaths were reported, but an American civilian died at a Polish base in Diwaniyah. July was the least deadly month for Coalition troops since the war began. Iraqi … Continue reading “Friday: 1 American, 11 Iraqis Killed; 6 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:50 p.m. EDT, July 31, 2008At least 20 Iraqis were killed and 21 more were wounded in the latest violence. Among the dead are a Samarra family who were unarmed at the time U.S. troops attacked them in their home. Two U.S. servicemembers were killed in separate events. Meanwhile, President Bush said that … Continue reading “Thursday: 2 US Soldiers, 20 Iraqis Killed; 21 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:15 p.m. EDT, July 30, 2008At least eight Iraqis were killed and 12 others were wounded during the latest attacks. The D.O.D. reported the death of a Marine, while the parents of a gravely injured U.S. soldier are expected to remove him from life support today. Meanwhile, security forces are conducting a mostly … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 US Marine, 8 Iraqis Killed; 12 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 5:08 p.m. EDT, July 29, 2008Shi’ite pilgrims descended on Baghdad for the culmination of a religious observance. A vehicle curfew in the city has caused newspapers there to cease publication for the day, so reports of violence are scant. At least three Iraqis was killed and 10 more were wounded in northern Iraq. … Continue reading “Tuesday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 10 Wounded”

Updated at 11:55 p.m. EDT, July 28, 2008Four female suicide bombers staged attacks in two different cities today, killing and wounding hundreds of Iraqis. One attack targeted religious pilgrims, while the other focused on political demonstrators. Overall, at least 87 Iraqis were killed and 288 more were wounded across the country. No Coalition deaths were … Continue reading “Monday: 87 Iraqis Killed, 288 Wounded”