Margaret Griffis

Updated at 6:15 p.m. EDT, Sept. 13, 2007In today’s most significant event, an important Sunni tribe leader was assassinated in Ramadi along with several people in his retinue. Altogether, at least 41 Iraqis were killed and 20 more were wounded. No foreign military were reported killed. A highly influential, Sunni tribe alliance leader, Abdul Sattar … Continue reading “Thursday: 41 Iraqis Killed, 20 Wounded”

Updated at 12:05 a.m. EDT, Sept. 13, 2007At least 53 Iraqis were killed and 21 were wounded in light violence today. A pair of heists in Baghdad netted $790,000 for criminals wearing police uniforms. Also, the DOD reported that two Marines were killed during combat operations in Anbar on Monday. In Baghdad, nine bodies were … Continue reading “Wednesday: 2 Marines, 53 Iraqis Killed; 21 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:45 p.m. EDT, Sept. 11, 2007No major attacks were reported today, but 79 Iraqis were killed and 38 more were wounded during numerous smaller incidents. One unidentified foreigner was killed and 11 GIs were wounded during indirect fire at Camp Victory.In Baghdad, 12 unidentified bodies were scattered among several neighborhoods. A roadside bomb … Continue reading “Tuesday: 79 Iraqis Killed, 48 Wounded”

Updated at 12:20 a.m. EDT, Sept. 11, 2007At least 77 Iraqis were killed and 132 Iraqis were wounded during the latest violence. Thirteen GIs were killed and at least 16 injured in separate incidents, including a pair of vehicular accidents. Also, the holy city of Karbala reopened to visitors three weeks after clashes spoiled a … Continue reading “Monday: 13 GIs, 77 Iraqis Killed; 132 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:35 p.m. EDT, Sept. 9, 2007At least 59 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 34 more were wounded during various incidents that included at least three suicide bombings. In Baghdad, an MND-B soldier was killed today; two other soldiers and an Iraqi interpreter were also wounded in the incident. A Marine died … Continue reading “Sunday: 2 GIs, 59 Iraqis Killed; 34 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:15 a.m. EDT, Sept. 9, 2007During the latest round of violence, 66 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 60 more were wounded. No foreign military were reported killed, but the British military announced a troop reduction. Also, a small Sunni bloc has ended its boycott of parliament. The U.S. military announced that … Continue reading “Saturday: 66 Iraqis Killed, 60 Wounded”

Updated at 11:10 p.m. EDT, Sept. 7, 2007On an otherwise quiet Friday military officials announced that a British soldier and seven GIs were killed in separate incidents over the last couple of days. Iraqis fared better–only 25 Iraqis were killed and 11 wounded in today’s reports. Also, Iraqi newspapers reported that Chemical Ali and two … Continue reading “Friday: 7 GIs, 1 Briton, 25 Iraqis Killed; 11 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:30 a.m. EDT, Sept. 7, 2007At least 49 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 45 more were wounded in the latest violence. One American servicemember was killed in a non-combat incident yesterday. Meanwhile, security experts are questioning the methodology used by the U.S. military to claim that violence in Iraq has dropped … Continue reading “Thursday: 1 GI, 49 Iraqis Killed; 45 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:05 a.m. EDT, Sept. 6, 2007At least 51 Iraqis were killed and 65 wounded during attacks that included bombing civilians in Sadr City and Mosul. Ten American soldiers were also killed in separate events. Two GIs were killed today and another was wounded during combat operations in the capital. An explosion in Salah … Continue reading “Wednesday: 10 GIs, 51 Iraqis Killed; 65 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:14 a.m. EDT, Sept. 5, 2007Today, Chemical Ali, Saddam’s cousin, lost his court appeal and will be hanged within 30 days for crimes against humanity. Meanwhile, 40 Iraqis were killed and 27 were wounded in the latest round of violence. Also, the DOD reported that an American soldier was killed on Thursday during … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 GI, 40 Iraqis Killed; 27 Iraqis Wounded”