Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:45 a.m. EDT, May 27, 2008At least 15 Iraqis were killed and 53 more were wounded in the latest violence. The most significant attack left two dozen casualties in Tarmiyah. Also, one American soldier was killed and two more were wounded during an IED attack today in Salah ad Din province. Another U.S. … Continue reading “Monday: 2 US Soldiers, 15 Iraqis Killed; 53 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 5:25 p.m. EDT, May 25, 2008At least 14 Iraqis were killed and 41 more were wounded in the latest round of violence. Several assassination attempts only managed to kill one target but left many wounded in their wakes. No Coalition deaths were reported. In Baghdad, 11 people, mostly bodyguards, were wounded in Yarmouk … Continue reading “Sunday: 14 Iraqis Killed, 41 Wounded”

Updated at 12:08 p.m. EDT, May 24, 2008At least 27 Iraqis were killed and 29 more were wounded in the latest violence. Sadrist officials warn that the cease fire between the Mahdi Army and the al-Maliki government is in danger if Iraqi security forces do not stop violating it and harassing Sadr followers. No Coalition … Continue reading “Saturday: 27 Iraqis Killed, 29 Wounded”

Updated at 9:24 p.m. EDT, May 23, 2008At least 19 Iraqis were killed and 11 more were wounded on a quiet prayer day. Sadrist officials reported that Iraqi security forces stopped Friday prayer services in Baghdad and Basra. An American soldier was killed south of Baghdad in an IED attack yesterday. Also, another American soldier … Continue reading “Friday: 2 US Soldiers, 19 Iraqis Killed; 11 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:45 a.m. EDT, May 23, 2008At least 27 Iraqis were killed and five were wounded during the latest attacks. Among the deadly inicidents, was a U.S. air strike on a group of frightened shepherds in Baiji, and the deaths of two journalists. Meanwhile, an incident in which a U.S. soldier used a Quran … Continue reading “Thursday: 27 Iraqis Killed, 5 Wounded”

Updated at 11:45 p.m. EDT, May 21, 2008As Sadr City remained relatively quiet, neighboring Baghdad saw a number of attacks. Overall, at least 45 Iraqis were killed and 33 more were wounded in the latest violence. No Coalition deaths were reported. In Baghdad, five dumped bodies were recovered. Eleven people were killed and another three … Continue reading “Wednesday: 45 Iraqis Killed; 33 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 8:00 p.m. EDT, May 20, 2008Iraqi troops peacefully entered Sadr City today to coordinate a security takeover with Sadrist representatives. At least 23 Iraqis were killed and 38 more were wounded in other incidents. No Coalition deaths were reported. Iraqi troops arrived en masse in Sadr City as part of a cease fire … Continue reading “Tuesday: 23 Iraqis Killed, 38 Wounded”

Updated at 6:45 p.m. EDT, May 19, 2008Light violence was reported throughout Iraq today. At least 29 Iraqis were killed and 39 more were wounded. Authorities in Mosul continue security operations there and may have netted an important al-Qaeda leader. No Coalition deaths were reported. Iraqi authorities say they have captured an al-Qaeda leader in … Continue reading “Monday: 29 Iraqis Killed, 39 Wounded”

Updated at 7:50 p.m EDT, May 18, 2008Clashes reignited in Sadr City, but otherwise Iraq was relatively calm today. At least 28 Iraqis were killed and 56 more were wounded in violence limited mostly to the capital. One American soldier was killed and another wounded in Salah ad Din province when their patrol struck a … Continue reading “Sunday: 1 US Soldier, 28 Iraqis Killed; 56 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 10:43 p.m. EDT, May 17, 1008At least 33 Iraqis were killed and 54 more were wounded during light violence. A female suicide bomber attacked a Sunni checkpoint in Baquba, while eight bodies were unearthed near Basra. No Coalition deaths were reported, but an Australian soldier was wounded in Nasiriyah. A female suicide bomber … Continue reading “Saturday: 33 Iraqis Killed, 54 Wounded”