Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:55 a.m. EST, Mar. 6, 2008Turkey staged an air attack in northern Iraq, just days after pulling back from a major incursion targeting Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) rebels. Meanwhile, the police chief implemented an emergency security plan in Basra. Overall, at least 24 Iraqis were killed and another 47 were wounded in the … Continue reading “Wednesday: 24 Iraqis Killed, 47 Wounded”

DAMASCUS – More Iraqis continue to flee their country than the numbers returning, despite official claims to the contrary. Thousands fleeing say security is as bad as ever and that to return would be to accept death. "Return to Iraq?" asks 35-year-old Ahmed Alwan, an Iraqi engineer now working at a restaurant in Damascus. "There … Continue reading “Iraqi Refugees: ‘Not Our Country to Return To’”

Updated at 12:35 a.m. EST, Mar. 5, 2008In a reprieve from yesterday’s violence, at least 51 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 27 more were wounded in the latest attacks. A U.S. soldier was killed when an Iraqi helicopter crashed in a dust storm. One U.S. soldier and seven Iraqi soldiers were killed when … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 US Soldier, 51 Iraqis Killed; 7 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:15 a.m. EST, March 4, 2008Several bombings and other violence left 102 Iraqis killed and 120 wounded. The figures include new casualties from a previous reported bombing in Samarra. Among today’s dead and injured are a woman and children, who were accidentally targeted by British troops in Basra. Also, Iraqi army troops beat … Continue reading “Monday: 102 Iraqis Killed, 120 Wounded”

Updated at 11:53 p.m. EST, March 2, 2008The U.S. military reported killing a Saudi national believed to be a leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq. Meanwhile, Sunnis held demonstrations against the President Ahmadinejad’s visit as Shi’ites welcomed the Iranian leader. In the latest violence, 33 Iraqis were killed and 41 more were wounded. No Coalition deaths … Continue reading “Sunday: 33 Iraqis Killed, 41 Wounded”

Updated at 5:50 p.m. EST, March 1, 2008At least 15 Iraqis were killed and 21 others were wounded in the latest round of violence; a British airman was also killed during a rocket attack in Basra. Meanwhile, in Diyala province, Awakening Council members returned to their posts after a three-week “strike” protesting the police chief. … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 British Airman, 15 Iraqis Killed; 21 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:23 a.m. EST, March 1, 2008In northern Iraq, Turkey began its troop pullout just in time for the weekly prayer day. Meanwhile, a Christian archbishop was kidnapped in Mosul. In Baghdad, an execution order was signed for “Chemical Ali” who killed tens of thousands of Kurds while working as his cousin Saddam Hussein’s … Continue reading “Friday: 14 Iraqis Killed, 4 Wounded; Christian Archbishop Abducted”

Updated at 6:15 p.m. EST, Feb. 28, 2009Millions of Shi’ite Muslims are in Karbala today for the Arbaeen religious observance. Violence has been unexpectedly light following attacks on pilgrims earlier in the week. Overall, at least 13 Iraqis were killed and another 12 were wounded in the latest round of violence. Five Arab nationals were … Continue reading “Thursday: 13 Iraqis, 5 Arabs Killed; 12 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:05 p.m., EST, Feb. 27, 2008Although Baghdad newspapers halted publication in observance of the Arbaeen holiday, a few violent incidents did get reported. Overall, at least 18 Iraqis were killed and 16 were wounded across the country. The situation at the Turkish border remains tense as well. No Coalition deaths were announced. U.S. … Continue reading “Wednesday: 18 Iraqis Killed, 16 Wounded”