Margaret Griffis

Updated at 7:05 p.m. EDT. Oct. 2, 2007After a quick visit with troops in Basra, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown arrived in Baghdad today. Reports of violence unsurprisingly picked up in the capital. Overall, 46 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 49 more were wounded throughout the country. Also, an American soldier was killed … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 GI, 46 Iraqis Killed; 46 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 10:25 p.m. EDT, Oct. 1, 2007At least 48 Iraqis were killed and 22 more were wounded in the latest attacks. Security forces killed numerous suspects throughout the country, but civilians were also the targets of violence. Also, four GI deaths were reported. Yesterday in the capital, an MND-B soldier was killed and 10 … Continue reading “Monday: 4 GIs, 48 Iraqis Killed; 22 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:15 a.m. EDT, Oct. 1, 2007A significant number of militia suspects and other gunmen were killed in numerous incidents around the country. Overall, 118 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 19 were wounded. Also, one MND-B soldier was killed and another wounded during combat in Baghdad yesterday. In Mosul, 11 dumped … Continue reading “Sunday: 2 GIs, 118 Iraqis Killed; 19 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 10:40 p.m. EDT, Sept. 29, 2007During the latest incidents, at least 50 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 82 more were wounded. Among the attacks was a car bombing in Christian Hamdaniya and the death of a journalist in Mosul. Also, two American soldiers were killed in separate incidents. A Task Force … Continue reading “Saturday: 2 GIs, 50 Iraqis Killed; 82 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:25 a.m. EDT, Sept. 29, 2007At least 78 Iraqis were killed and 64 more were wounded during the latest round of violence, which included a U.S. helicopter attack on civilians in al-Saha. No foreign military deaths were reported; however, officials announced the death of "the emir of foreign terrorists" during a U.S. operation … Continue reading “Friday: 78 Iraqis Killed, 54 Wounded”

Updated at 12:15 a.m. EDT, Sept. 28, 2007At least 40 Iraqis were killed and 21 more wounded a day after numerous bombings killed over 100 people. No foreign military deaths were reported, but the Multi-National Corps announced that a Task Force Marne helicopter was forced down by small arms fire; no one was injured during … Continue reading “Thursday: 40 Iraqis Killed; 21 Wounded”

Updated at 11:53 p.m. EDT, Sept. 26, 2007Numerous bombings rocked the country today. Overall, at least 182 Iraqis were killed and 136 more were wounded during various attacks. Yesterday, a GI was killed during a small arms attack in the capital. Also, lawmakers are considering imposing travel restrictions in an effort to curb the growing … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 GI, 182 Iraqis Killed; 136 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:00 p.m. EDT, Sept. 25, 2007 During continued Ramadan violence, 49 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 71 more were wounded. Also, a Task Force Lightning soldier was killed during an explosion in Diyala province. In Baghdad, eight bodies were found, mostly in western neighborhoods. A pair of car bombs killed six … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 GI, 49 Iraqis Killed; 71 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:27 p.m. EDT, Sept. 24, 2007At least 105 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 118 others were wounded in the latest round of attacks. A mass grave was found in al-Abara, while in Baquba a suicide bomber attacked a meeting of local leaders. Kirkuk was the scene of several bombings as well. … Continue reading “Monday: 1 GI, 105 Iraqis killed; 118 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:03 a.m. EDT, Sept. 24, 2007At least 48 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 32 more were wounded in the latest incidents, which included the murder of a journalist in Baghdad. Residents in Baghdad are protesting U.S. presence in Saidiya, while clashes in Jbela left several people dead. Also, an MND-B soldier … Continue reading “Sunday: 1 GI, 48 Iraqis Killed; 32 Iraqis Wounded”