Margaret Griffis

Updated at 10:40 p.m. EST, Jan. 17, 2008With just a couple of days to go before the culmination of the Ashuraa observances on Saturday, the holy city of Karbala is already packed with Shi’ite pilgrims, and even more are expected to arrive. Increased Iraqi troops were ordered to the area for security purposes, while curfews … Continue reading “Thursday: 41 Iraqis Killed, 40 Wounded”

Updated at 12:50 a.m EST, Jan. 17, 2008Security in Iraq is heightened for the Ashuraa observances now underway, but numerous bombings have nevertheless left at least 32 Iraqis dead and another 72 wounded. Three U.S. soldiers were killed and another two were wounded during a small arms attck today in Salah ad Din province as … Continue reading “Wednesday: 3 US Soldiers, 32 Iraqis Killed; 72 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:45 p.m. EST, Jan. 15, 2008At least 15 Iraqis were killed and 38 were wounded in mostly small bombings. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made a surprise visit to Iraq and praised reconciliation efforts there. Also, Turkish jets resumed attacks on targets in northern Iraq. In … Continue reading “Tuesday: 15 Iraqis Killed, 38 Wounded”

Updated at 11:50 p.m EST, Jan. 14, 2008At least 56 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 11 were wounded in the latest violence. Most of the deaths reported today were suspected gunmen in the Diyala province, but even the now-quiet Anbar province saw multiple attacks. No Coalition troops were reported killed. Also, the … Continue reading “Monday: 56 Iraqis Killed, 11 Wounded”

Updated at 5:25 p.m EST, Jan. 13, 2008At least 13 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 26 were injured in various incidents. In Diyala, deliberately contaminated water sickened over a dozen people. In Baghdad, security forces will impose a motorcycle ban to prevent attacks during Ashuraa. Also, one American soldier was killed and … Continue reading “Sunday: 1 US Soldier, 13 Iraqis Killed; 26 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 5:10 p.m. EST, Jan. 12, 2008U.S. forces announced the removal of troops in Anbar province with the hope that the province will be completely in Iraqi hands by March. The news coincided with a light day of violence in which at least 30 Iraqis were killed and another nine were wounded. Also, a … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 Marine, 30 Iraqis Killed; 9 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:15 a.m. EST, Jan. 12, 2008For the first time in living memory, snow fell in Baghdad this morning. The unusual precipitation was a welcome break and taken by many residents as an omen of peace this prayer day. Unfortunately, 31 Iraqis were still killed and another 11 were wounded in light attacks. No … Continue reading “Friday: 31 Iraqis Killed, 11 Wounded”

Updated at 11:10 p.m EST, Jan. 10, 2008At least 25 Iraqis were killed and 24 more were wounded in the latest round of violence. Most of them were gunmen or security personnel. Meanwhile, the International Organization for Migration reported that only a trickle of Iraqi refugees has returned home. Also, millions of Iraqis are observing … Continue reading “Thursday: 25 Iraqis Killed, 24 Wounded”

Updated at 6:30 p.m. EST, Jan. 9, 2008Nine American soldiers were reported killed on an otherwise extremely quiet newsday. At least 25 Iraqis were killed, mostly gunmen, and 10 Iraqis were wounded in separate events. Also, the World Health Organization released their report on the number of civilian casualties since the invastion. They say that … Continue reading “Wednesday: 9 US Soldiers, 25 Iraqis Killed; 10 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:45 p.m. EST, Jan. 8, 2008Tuesday saw a break from attacks; however, at least 24 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 17 were wounded in light violence. Two Arabs were killed in Suleimaniya as well. Meanwhile, American troops staged a massive but secretive assault in Diyala province. Also, one American soldier … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 US Soldier, 22 Iraqis Killed; 12 Iraqis Wounded”