Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:30 a.m. EDT, Oct. 30, 2007Among the latest incidents in Iraq, a suicide bomber killed and wounded dozens of police recruits in Baquba. Another bombing left over 20 dead and injured in Siniya. Overall, at least 87 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 61 more were wounded. No Coalition troops were reported … Continue reading “Monday: 87 Iraqis Killed, 61 Wounded”

Updated at 11:15 p.m. EDT Oct. 28, 2007At least 43 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 61 more were wounded; another 13 people were kidnapped in separate incidents. No Coalition soldiers were reported killed. Also, Turkish troops reported killing 20 PKK fighters on their side of the border. In Baghdad, six dumped bodies were … Continue reading “Sunday: 43 Iraqis Killed, 61 Wounded”

Updated at 10:45 p.m. EDT, Oct. 27, 2007As protesters in the U.S. called for an end to the war, at least 68 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 38 more were wounded in the latest round of violence. One U.S. servicemember was also killed in Salah ad Din province. Eight people, including a police … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 GI, 68 Iraqis Killed, 38 Wounded; over 100 Iraqi Troops Poisoned”

Updated at 7:20 p.m. EDT, Oct. 26, 2007At least 48 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 29 others were wounded in the latest attacks, while two American servicemembers were killed and seven more GIs were wounded in separate incidents. The U.S. Consulate in Hilla came under a mortar attack as well. The DOD reported … Continue reading “Friday: 2 GIs, 48 Iraqis Killed; 29 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:30 p.m. EDT, Oct. 25, 2007At least 65 Iraqis were killed and 30 more were wounded in the latest violence. Tensions also continue at the Turkish border. And, the Sadrist bloc urged Mahdi Army members throughout the country to give up their arms. Turkish troops clashed with Kurdistan Worker’s Party (PKK) rebels in … Continue reading “Thursday: 65 Iraqis Killed, 30 Wounded”

Updated at 11:52 p.m. EDT, Oct. 24, 2007At least 46 Iraqis were killed and 61 were wounded in the latest violence. Also, 34 PKK rebels were killed when Turkish forces crossed the border into northern Iraq. Two American servicemembers were killed in separate incidents.During a mine explosion in Salah ad Din province, one MND-North soldier … Continue reading “Wednesday: 2 GIs, 46 Iraqis Killed; 61 Iraqis Wounded; Turks Kill 34 PKK Rebels in Iraq”

Updated at 12:23 a.m. EDT, Oct. 24, 2007At least 60 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 42 more were wounded in the latest incidents, and the DOD reported that two American sailors were killed in Bahrain. Meanwhile, the Turkish government rejected the PKK’s offer of a cease-fire; however, diplomatic talks continue. Also, U.S. President … Continue reading “Tuesday: 2 GIs, 60 Iraqis Killed, 42 Wounded”

Updated at 12:20 a.m. EDT, Oct. 23, 2007The Kurdistan Worker’s Party has asked a skeptical Turkey for a cease fire. Overall, 111 Iraqis were killed and 75 were wounded during attacks that included a raid by Iraqi National Accord members. In Baghdad, five dumped bodies were found scattered in as many neighborhoods. A roadside bomb … Continue reading “Monday: 111 Iraqis Killed, 75 Wounded”

Updated at 11:15 p.m. EDT, Oct. 21, 2007At least 78 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 83 more were wounded in the latest violence. Most of the casualties occurred during a U.S. raid in Sadr City. During incidents at the Turkish border, another 49 people were killed and 24 more were wounded. No Coalition … Continue reading “Sunday: 78 Iraqis Killed, 83 Wounded”

Updated at 11:59 p.m. EDT, Oct. 20, 2007At least 24 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 32 more were wounded in the latest violence. A wanted serial killer was arrested al-Bu Owan. Also, the DOD reported that a Marine was killed yesterday in Baghdad, while an MND-B soldier was killed and eight others were … Continue reading “Saturday: 2 GIs, 24 Iraqis Killed; 32 Iraqis Wounded”