Margaret Griffis

Updated at 9:30 p.m. EDT, May 16, 2008Few clashes were reported in Sadr City, where a truce between Shi’ite gunmen and Iraqi forces was imposed earlier this week. At least 16 Iraqis were killed and another 41 were wounded in attacks during a fairly quiet prayer day. Also, the DOD reported the death of an … Continue reading “Friday: 1 US Soldier, 16 Iraqis Killed; 41 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 7:35 p.m. EDT, May 15, 2008At least 26 Iraqis were killed and 50 were wounded in the latest attacks. The numbers rose from yesterday’s suicide bombing near Baghdad, while more attacks occurred in the capital itself. No Coalition deaths were reported. The death toll from yesterday’s suicide bombing at a funeral in Abu … Continue reading “Thursday: 26 Iraqis Killed, 50 Wounded”

Updated at 9:15 p.m. EDT, May 14, 2008A pair of blasts targeting the Iraqi Islamic Party rocked Baghdad, while light violence continues in the Sadr City suburb. Later in the day, a large suicide bombing occurred west of the capital. At least 49 Iraqis were killed and 114 more were wounded. No Coalition deaths were … Continue reading “Wednesday: 49 Iraqis Killed, 114 Wounded”

Updated at 9:12 p.m. EDT May 13, 2008Although a ceasefire was signed yesterday, attacks in Sadr City continued. At least 36 were killed and 73 were injured across the country. One American soldier was killed in an IED attack late today in Baghdad. The violence continues in Sadr City, where American forces and rogue Shi’ite … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 US Soldier, 36 Iraqis Killed; 73 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:20 a.m. EDT, May 13, 2008Supporters of Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and members of the largest Shi’ite bloc in Parliament formally signed a cease-fire agreement that should end seven weeks of heavy attacks in Sadr City. Still, many residents are afraid of new sources of violence. At least 25 Iraqis were killed and … Continue reading “Monday: 1 US Soldier, 25 Iraqis Killed; 36 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:13 a.m. EDT, May 12, 2008Casualties in Sadr City have tapered off as the truce between the Iraqi government and Shi’ite militiamen appears to be holding. Still, at least 37 Iraqis were killed and 38 more were wounded in violence across Iraq. Meanwhile, Turkey launched air and artillery attacks into northern Iraq. No … Continue reading “Sunday: 37 Iraqis Killed, 38 Wounded”

Updated at 9:32 p.m. EDT, May 10, 2008The Iraqi government and Mahdi army sources have apparently reached an agreement to suspend fighting in Baghdad’s Sadr City suburb; however, the U.S. military continued air strikes. At least 50 Iraqis were killed and 147 were injured in the latest attacks. Also, one American soldier died of non-combat … Continue reading “Saturday: 2 US Soldiers, 50 Iraqis Killed; 147 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 7:15 p.m. EDT, May 8, 2008Iraqi authorities ordered residents of Sadr City to temporarily abandon the Shi’ite suburb of Baghdad as fighting between Iraqi forces and the Mahdi army continue. At least 52 Iraqis were killed and 157 more were wounded across the country. A number of people were also killed or wounded … Continue reading “Friday: 52 Iraqis Killed, 157 Wounded”

Updated at 12:20 a.m. EDT, May 9, 2008At least 48 Iraqis were killed and 70 more were wounded in the latest violence. Clashes continue in Sadr City, while bombings killed and injured many in Baghdad. One British soldier was injured. Also, Abu Ayyub al-Masri, leader of the Iraqi branch of al-Qaeda, may have been captured … Continue reading “Thursday: 48 Iraqis Killed; 70 Wounded”

Updated at 8:00 p.m. EDT, May 7, 2008At least 26 Iraqis were killed and 35 more were wounded in light violence. A US soldier was killed during an armed attack in Fallujah yesterday. Also, U.S. forces arrested four Iraqi journalists in Diyala province. In Baghdad, Iraqi forces came under fire in Amin; eight gunmen and … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 US Soldier, 26 Iraqis Killed; 35 Iraqis Wounded”