Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:25 a.m. EST, Feb. 27, 2008At least 33 Iraqis were killed and 20 more were wounded in the latest violence, which included a deadly attack on a minibus in Mosul. Clashes at the Turkish border continued as well. Also, the DOD reported that an American soldier died yesterday at Bethesda from wounds received … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 US Soldier, 33 Iraqis Killed; 20 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:00 a.m. EST, Feb. 26, 2008Turkish forces continued to battle PKK forces in northern Iraq, even as the White House urged Turkey to limit the incursion. The actual number of casualties is unknown as both sides are giving conflicting figures. Elsewhere, at least 44 Iraqis were killed and 37 more were wounded in … Continue reading “Monday: 44 Iraqis Killed, 37 Wounded”

Updated at 10:25 a.m. EST, Feb. 25, 2008Suicide bombers using the Arbaeen religious observance to attack Shi’ite pilgrims, exacted a heavy toll today in Baghdad and Iskandariya. Meanwhile, fighting continues between Turkish troops and PKK rebels in northern Iraq. Overall, 75 Iraqis were killed and another 166 were wounded. The number of Turkish soldiers and … Continue reading “Sunday: 2 US Soldiers, 75 Iraqis Killed; 166 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:12 a.m. EST, Feb. 24, 2008At least 39 Iraqis were killed and another 10 were wounded in the latest round of routine violence. In northern Iraq, Turkish security operations left 55 PKK separatists and two Turkish soldiers dead. The PKK claimed to have the bodies of another 15 Turks who were killed. No … Continue reading “Saturday: 39 Iraqis, 55 PKK Rebels, 17 Turkish Soldiers Killed; 10 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 8:50 p.m. EST, Feb. 22, 2008At least 30 Iraqis were killed and another 39 were wounded during increased violence. Meanwhile, an American soldier died of a non-combat illness, and several GIs were wounded during a bombing in Balad. Hostilities at the Turkish border left at leave five Turkish soldiers and 24 PKK separatists … Continue reading “Friday: 1 US Soldier, 30 Iraqis, 5 Turkish Soldiers, 24 PKK Killed; 39 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:26 a.m. EST, Feb. 22, 2008As the country awaits news on whether Shi’ite Moqtada al-Sadr will extend his ceasefire, at least 38 Iraqis were killed and another 16 were wounded in the latest attacks. New developments at the Turkish border also occurred. Also, two GIs were killed and four British soldiers were wounded … Continue reading “Thursday: 2 GIs, 38 Iraqis Killed; 16 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:20 a.m. EST, Feb. 21, 2008At least 28 Iraqis were killed and another 53 were wounded across Iraq during attacks that included a significant bombing in Muqdadiyah and a mortar attack on a children playing soccer in Balad. One American soldier was killed and three more were wounded during a rocket-propelled grenade attack … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 US Soldier, 1 US Civilian, 28 Iraqis Killed; 53 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 3:05 a.m. EST, Feb. 20, 2008The Interior Ministry began rounding up homeless and mentally challenged people in Baghdad to prevent their exploitation by armed groups. Meanwhile, a large explosion in Baghdad killed over a dozen policemen who were trying to defuse several rockets. At least 40 Iraqis were killed and 67 more were … Continue reading “Tuesday: 3 US Soldiers, 40 Iraqis Killed; 67 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:50 a.m. EST, Feb. 19, 2008At least 29 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 36 were wounded during the latest attacks. Rocket fire targeted the Green Zone and Baghdad International Airport. No Coalition deaths were reported. A roadside bomb in Mosul left three dead and four wounded in the al-Iqtesadiyn quarter. … Continue reading “Monday: 29 Iraqis Killed, 36 Wounded”

Updated at 1:22 a.m. EST, Feb. 18, 2008The U.S. Army noted that attacks on Coalition troops and Iraqi security forces dropped significantly over the last year; however, two American soldiers were killed and another was wounded during a small arms attack in Diyala province this morning. Elsewhere, at least 24 Iraqis were killed and another … Continue reading “Sunday: 2 US Soldiers, 24 Iraqis Killed; 22 Iraqis Wounded”