Margaret Griffis

Margaret Griffis is a journalist from Miami Beach, Florida and has been covering Iraqi casualties for Antiwar.com since 2006.

Monday: 1 Sailor, 62 Iraqis Killed; 85 Iraqis Wounded, 8 Iraqis Kidnapped

Updated at 12:15 a.m. EST, Jan. 8, 2008The wave of attacks on U.S.-backed Awakening Councils continued today. Overall, 62 Iraqis were killed or found dead, and 85 more were wounded. At least eight neighborhood patrolmen were kidnapped in the capital as well. Meanwhile, an accidental fire at a Baiji refinery left more casualties. Also, one … Continue reading “Monday: 1 Sailor, 62 Iraqis Killed; 85 Iraqis Wounded, 8 Iraqis Kidnapped”

Sunday: 1 US Soldier, 33 Iraqis Killed; 44 Iraqis Wounded; 13 Iraqis Kidnapped

Updated at 1:10 a.m. EST, Jan. 7, 2008A spate of bombings marred the Army Day holiday across Iraq. One suicide bombing in Baghdad alone killed at least 11 people. Overall, at least 33 Iraqis were killed and 44 more were wounded during attacks across the country. Another thirteen Iraqis were kidnapped in Khalis. Also, one … Continue reading “Sunday: 1 US Soldier, 33 Iraqis Killed; 44 Iraqis Wounded; 13 Iraqis Kidnapped”

Saturday: 1 US Soldier, 23 Iraqis Killed; 39 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 10:35 p.m. EST, Jan. 5, 2008U.S. officials today confirmed that an Iraqi soldier shot two American soldiers to death the day after Christmas. Another American soldier was killed today in an IED explosion. Meanwhile, at least 23 Iraqis were killed and 39 more were wounded in the latest violence. Also, Iraqi newspapers have … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 US Soldier, 23 Iraqis Killed; 39 Iraqis Wounded”

Friday: 1 US Soldier, 22 Iraqis Killed; 15 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 11:59 p.m. EST, Jan. 4, 2008In a day of light violence, at least 22 Iraqis were killed and 11 more were wounded. Fridays are usually quiet because it is the prayer day. Also, one U.S. soldier died in a non-combat incident in Baghdad on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a vehicle curfew was slowly lifted across … Continue reading “Friday: 1 US Soldier, 22 Iraqis Killed; 15 Iraqis Wounded”

Thursday: 3 Soldiers, 41 Iraqis Killed; 34 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 1:10 a.m. EST, Jan. 4, 2008Although the surge in bombings continues in Baghdad, the latest attacks have not resulted in any significant amount of casualties. Overall, at least 41 Iraqis were killed and 34 more were wounded across Iraq. Three U.S. soldiers were killed and one was injured in separate incidents. Meanwhile, the … Continue reading “Thursday: 3 Soldiers, 41 Iraqis Killed; 34 Iraqis Wounded”

Wednesday: 67 Iraqis Killed, 55 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 11:58 p.m. EST, Jan. 2, 2008A female suicide bomber struck Baquba for the second time this week and only a day after a major bombing in Baghdad. The recent surge in bombings coincides with a message from Osama bin Laden threatening an increase in such attacks against Awakening Councils. Overall, at least 67 … Continue reading “Wednesday: 67 Iraqis Killed, 55 Iraqis Wounded”

Tuesday: 1 US Soldier, 62 Iraqis Killed; 70 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 10:40 p.m. EST, Jan. 1, 2008At least 62 Iraqis were killed and 70 wounded in the latest attacks, which included a significant suicide bombing at a funeral in Baghdad. Meanwhile, the Iraqi government released their official casualty figures for 2007; the number of Iraqi deaths is up from last year. Also, an American … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 US Soldier, 62 Iraqis Killed; 70 Iraqis Wounded”

Monday: 1 US Sailor, 49 Iraqis Killed; 35 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 11:05 p.m. EST, Dec. 31, 2007At least 49 Iraqis were killed and 35 more were wounded during violence that included security raids in several cities. A suicide bomber detonated his cargo near a school just north of Baghdad, and female bomber struck in Baquba. Also, 2007 was the deadliest year since the invasion. … Continue reading “Monday: 1 US Sailor, 49 Iraqis Killed; 35 Iraqis Wounded”

Sunday: 1 US soldier, 13 Iraqis Killed; 8 Iraqis Wounded; 13 Iraqis Kidnapped

Updated at 6:55 p.m. EST, Dec. 30, 2007On the first anniversary of Saddam Hussein’s execution, observances were rather subdued and violence was extremely light. Overall, 13 Iraqis were killed and eight more were wounded. Thirteen people were abducted near Tuz Khormato, and the chief of police in Basra escaped an assassination attempt unharmed. Also, one … Continue reading “Sunday: 1 US soldier, 13 Iraqis Killed; 8 Iraqis Wounded; 13 Iraqis Kidnapped”

Saturday: 37 Iraqis Killed, 20 Wounded

Updated at 11:55 p.m. EST, Dec. 29, 2007At least 37 Iraqis were killed and 20 more were wounded in the latest violence. Also, Sunni groups allege that Baghdad police rounded-up 250 non-militants in sectarian-driven raid. Meanwhile, a police spokesman in Mosul was attacked during a television interview. No Coalition deaths were reported. Police in Baghdad … Continue reading “Saturday: 37 Iraqis Killed, 20 Wounded”