Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:45 a.m. EDT, April 26, 2008Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr clarified recent comments about “open war” and urged his followers to observe the ceasefire. At least 44 Iraqis were killed and another 128 were wounded across Iraq. An IED killed an American soldier south of Baghdad. Also, a delegation of lawmakers wanting to assess … Continue reading “Friday: 1 US Soldier, 44 Iraqis Killed; 128 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:51 p.m. EDT, April, 24, 2008At least 42 Iraqis were killed and 38 more were wounded in the latest attacks. Three American soldiers were killed as well, but in separate accidents. Also, Britain is canceling its drawdown of troops for the time being. Two American soldiers were killed and one was wounded during … Continue reading “Thursday: 3 US Soldiers, 42 Iraqis Killed; 38 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:27 a.m. EDT, April 24, 2008At least 59 Iraqis were killed and 114 more were wounded in the latest violence, much of it involving continued fighting between the Mahdi army and Iraqi security forces. Exact figures are difficult to obtain due to the nature of the clashes. One American soldier was killed during … Continue reading “Wednesday: 2 US Soldiers, 1 US Contractor, 59 Iraqis Killed; 114 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:30 a.m. EDT, April 23, 2008At least 56 Iraqis were killed and 185 more were wounded in attacks across Iraq. Many of the wounded died either in Sadr City or during one of several significant bombings. Also, five U.S. servicemembers were killed in separate incidents, and two top aides to Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani … Continue reading “Tuesday: 5 GIs, 56 Iraqis Killed; 185 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 7:30 p.m. EDT Apr. 21, 2008At least 41 Iraqis were killed and 112 more were wounded in the latest attacks. Much of the violence involved continued fighting in Sadr City. Two American soldiers were killed. An IED in Salah ad Din province killed two American soldiers today. Two other American soldiers were wounded … Continue reading “Monday: 2 US Soldiers, 41 Iraqis Killed; 112 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:30 a.m. EDT, April 21, 2008Early reports from Sadr City and Baghdad suggest that fighting between the Mahdi army and security forces has increased. Meanwhile, two mass graves were found in Diyala province. At least 108 Iraqis were killed and another 60 were wounded in violence across Iraq. No Coalition deaths were reported. … Continue reading “Sunday: 108 Iraqis Killed, 60 Wounded”

Updated at 12:05 a.m. EDT, April 20, 2008At least 95 Iraqis were killed and 183 were wounded in the latest attacks. Many were killed or injured in Sadr City where fighting between the Mahdi army and security forces continues. Two American soldiers were killed in separate incidents. Meahwhile, the Australians are delaying their withdrawal, while … Continue reading “Saturday: 2 US Soldiers, 95 Iraqis Killed; 185 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:48 a.m. EDT, April 19, 2008As at least 31 Iraqis were killed and another 25 were wounded in new attacks, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki ordered renewed harassment against followers of Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. One American soldier was killed during an IED attack north of Baghdad. Iraqi troops, on orders from Prime Minister … Continue reading “Friday: 1 US Soldier, 31 Iraqis Killed; 25 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:40 p.m. EDT, April 17, 2008At least 144 Iraqis were killed and another 122 were wounded during the latest attacks, which included a significant suicide bombing in a small village. A large mass grave was found in Baghdad as well. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, a border clash left several Turkish soldiers … Continue reading “Thursday: 144 Iraqis Killed, 122 Wounded”

Updated at 7:20 p.m. EDT, April, 16, 2008At least 28 Iraqis were killed and 47 more were wounded in the latest attacks. No Coalition deaths were reported. The U.S. military released a Pulitzer prizewinning photographer after holding him in prison for two years. Meanwhile, Turkish warplanes struck at a group of rebel suspects attempting to … Continue reading “Wednesday: 28 Iraqis Killed, 47 Wounded”