Saturday: 1 US Soldier, 65 Iraqis Killed; 48 Iraqis Wounded

At least 65 Iraqis were killed and 48 more were injured in the latest violence. More fighting took place overnight in Sadr City, and a news mass grave was found in Mahmudiya. Also, an IED killed an American soldier northwest of Baghdad today. In Sadr City, the U.S. military reported killed 13 gunmen in overnight … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 US Soldier, 65 Iraqis Killed; 48 Iraqis Wounded”

Friday: 60 Iraqis Killed, 62 Wounded; Sadr Aide Assassinated

Updated at 9:00 p.m. EDT, April 11, 2008In Najaf, unknown gunmen assassinated a senior aide to Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. This may further unravel a now-tenuous ceasefire imposed by al-Sadr on his followers. At least 60 people were killed and another 62 were wounded in violence across the country. No Coalition troops were reported killed. … Continue reading “Friday: 60 Iraqis Killed, 62 Wounded; Sadr Aide Assassinated”

Thursday: 1 US Soldier, 68 Iraqis Killed; 74 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 12:55 a.m. EDT, April 11, 2008Fighting in Sadr City has subsided dramatically, but violence still took the lives of 68 Iraqis across Iraq. Almost half of them were found in a mass grave. At least 74 Iraqis were wounded as well. An American soldier was killed during an overnight IED attack in Baghdad, … Continue reading “Thursday: 1 US Soldier, 68 Iraqis Killed; 74 Iraqis Wounded”

Wednesday: 7 US Soldiers, 49 Iraqis Killed; 122 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 11:50 p.m. EDT, April 9, 2008On the fifth anniversary of the fall of Baghdad to U.S. forces, Iraqi authorities placed curfews on the capital and other cities in order to prevent anti-American activities and protests. At least 49 Iraqis were killed and another 122 were wounded in the latest violence. Also, seven American … Continue reading “Wednesday: 7 US Soldiers, 49 Iraqis Killed; 122 Iraqis Wounded”

Tuesday: 1 US Soldier, 52 Iraqis Killed; 190 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 8:37 p.m. EDT, Apr. 8, 2008As U.S. officials briefed Congress on Iraq withdrawal plans, Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr warned that his Mahdi army will end their unilaterally imposed ceasefire and called off a peaceful demonstration scheduled for tomorrow, citing fears of more attacks. Meanwhile, General Petreus has advised postponing the U.S. drawdown in … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 US Soldier, 52 Iraqis Killed; 190 Iraqis Wounded”

Monday: 5 US Soldiers, 51 Iraqis Killed; 143 Iraqis Wounded

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki set aside any pretense of democracy by ordering the Mahdi army to disband or face banishment in upcoming elections. At least 51 Iraqis were killed and 143 more were wounded today. Also, five more American soldiers were killed. One American soldier was killed by an IED during a routine road … Continue reading “Monday: 5 US Soldiers, 51 Iraqis Killed; 143 Iraqis Wounded”

Sunday: 5 US Soldiers, 81 Iraqis Killed; 31 US Soldiers, 126 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 9:40 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2008At least five American soldiers were killed and another 31 were wounded in three separate attacks in Iraq today. Iraqis did not fare any better, with 81 Iraqis killed and 126 more wounded as well. Clashes in Baghdad were the cause of mose of the casualties. Also, 42 … Continue reading “Sunday: 5 US Soldiers, 81 Iraqis Killed; 31 US Soldiers, 126 Iraqis Wounded”

Saturday: 37 Iraqis Killed, 33 Wounded

Updated at 10:00 p.m. EDT, April 5, 2008At least 37 Iraqis were killed and another 33 were wounded during the latest attacks. No Coalition troops were reported killed, but U.S. troops in Baghdad are continuing their campaign to end Green Zone rocket attacks, which escalated after Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki ordered a “security crackdown” in … Continue reading “Saturday: 37 Iraqis Killed, 33 Wounded”

Friday: 51 Iraqis Killed, 37 Wounded

Updated at 8:49 p.m. EDT, April 4, 2008Although Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki stopped threatening more crackdowns, he continues his attempt to reassert his power against Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and his Mahdi Army. Meanwhile, at least 51 Iraqis were killed and another 37 were wounded in the latest violence. No Coalition deaths were reported. Yesterday, … Continue reading “Friday: 51 Iraqis Killed, 37 Wounded”

Thursday: 1 US Airman, 47 Iraqis Killed; 78 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 12:35 a.m. EDT, April 5, 2008At least 47 Iraqis were killed and 78 more were wounded in the latest violence. A U.S. airman was killed in an IED attack as well. Seven likely Arab nationals were also killed in Tikrit. In Baghdad, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki continues his attacks against Shi’ite cleric Moqtada … Continue reading “Thursday: 1 US Airman, 47 Iraqis Killed; 78 Iraqis Wounded”