Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:30 a.m. EDT, Sept. 1, 2007At least 53 Iraqis were killed or found dead and nine more were wounded during a relatively quiet Friday. Another four American servicemembers were killed in separate incidents as well. A U.S. C-130 also came under fire last night as it was carrying four U.S. lawmakers, but no … Continue reading “Friday: 4 GIs, 53 Iraqis; 9 Wounded”

Updated at 12:25 a.m. EDT, Aug. 31, 2007During a day of light violence, 30 Iraqis were killed and 26 more wounded. Two U.S. servicemembers were killed and one was wounded in separate events. An unspecified number of people were also wounded during an attack at a Baghdad power plant. Also, Iraqi newspapers are returning to … Continue reading “Thursday: 2 GIs, 30 Iraqis Killed; 26 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:55 p.m. EDT, Aug. 29, 2007A day after a deadly battle in Kerbala, authorities say that order has been restored. In related news, Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has ordered his Mahdi Army to cease all attacks until rogue elements are eliminated. Overall, 60 Iraqis were killed and 28 were wounded in the latest … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 GI, 60 Iraqis Killed; 28 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:31 p.m. EDT, Aug. 28, 2007As feared, violence broke out in Kerbala during a pilgrimage to a Shi’ite shrine. Local police have ordered the hundreds of thousands already gathered to leave the city and officially ended observances. Overall, at least 148 Iraqis were killed and 330 were wounded in incidents throughout the country. … Continue reading “Tuesday: 148 Iraqis Killed, 330 Wounded”

Updated at 6:35 p.m. EDT, Aug. 27, 2007As an expected five million people arrive in Karbala for a religious observance, Iraq security forces are focused on preventing attacks against Shi’ite pilgrims. Still, at least 62 Iraqis have been killed or found dead and 45 more were wounded in the latest violence. Also, four U.S. servicemembers … Continue reading “Monday: 4 GIs, 62 Iraqis Killed; 45 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:50 p.m EDT, Aug. 26, 2007At least 84 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 54 more were wounded in various attacks. Two incidents involved U.S. helicopter forces killing civilians or Iraqi policemen. Also, the DOD reported that two American soldiers were killed in a Baghdad IED explosion on Thursday. In Baghdad, 11 … Continue reading “Sunday: 2 GIs, 84 Iraqis Killed; 54 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:14 p.m EDT Aug. 25, 2007As Iraq readies for an important religious holiday, extra security measures have been set in place. Despite the measures, a car bombing in Baghdad has killed or wounded dozens of people. Also, U.S. forces have uncovered a site that may have been used for militant executions. Overall, 35 … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 GI, 35 Iraqis Killed; 46 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:40 p.m. EDT, Aug. 24, 2007A U.S. security operation in Baghdad is the focus of contradictory reports as to whether civilians and/or gunmen were killed in the incident. Overall, 45 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 36 others wounded in violence throughout Iraq. Also, a Task Force Lightning soldier succumbed to his … Continue reading “Friday: 1 GI, 45 Iraqis Killed; 36 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:58 p.m. EDT, Aug. 23, 2007At least 73 Iraqis were killed and 59 were injured during the latest attacks, which include a major battle between Iraqi militants near Baquba. Also, a IED killed an American soldier in Baghdad on Tuesday. A second GI was also killed on Tuesday by an IED in a … Continue reading “Thursday: 2 GIs, 72 Iraqis Killed; 59 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:55 p.m. EDT, Aug. 22, 2007Today, 14 Task Force Lightning soldiers were killed when their Blackhawk helicopter crashed during a night operation in northern Iraq. Military authorities believe that mechanical failure caused the crash. In a separate incident, an MND-B soldier was killed and three more were wounded during combat operations in the … Continue reading “Wednesday: 15 GIs, 154 Iraqis Killed; 175 Iraqis Wounded”