Margaret Griffis

Updated at 11:40 p.m. EDT, Aug. 12, 2007Although violence remains relatively light, U.S. forces took a heavy hit on Saturday; five American servicemembers were killed and four wounded. At least 57 Iraqis were killed and 37 more wounded during the latest incidents. Also, one security contractor from Fiji was killed, two other Fijians were wounded, … Continue reading “Sunday: 5 GIs, 57 Iraqis Killed; 37 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:10 p.m. EDT, Aug. 11, 2007Travel returned to normal today in Baghdad as a three-day vehicle curfew was lifted this morning. At least 81 Iraqis were killed and 34 were wounded during the latest incidents. Also, a Task Force Lightning soldier was killed in a non-combat incident in Anbar province in Tikrit.In Baghdad, … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 GI, 81 Iraqis Killed; 34 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:15 p.m EDT, Aug. 10, 2007At least 58 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 66 more were wounded as violence returns to the country. A car curfew is still in effect until tomorrow in Baghdad. Also, a U.S. helicopter had to make an emergency landing after striking an electrical pole; two soldiers … Continue reading “Friday: 81 Iraqis Killed, 89 Wounded”

Updated at 10:49 p.m. EDT, Aug. 9, 2007The tens of thousands of pilgrims converging on Baghdad today were not met with any attacks. Violence elsewhere was also light. Overall, at least 46 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 21 were wounded. Also, three American and two British servicemembers were killed in separate events. … Continue reading “Thursday: 3 GIs, 2 Britons, 46 Iraqis Killed; 21 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:55 p.m. EDT, Aug. 8, 2007Curfews and other security measures remain in effect as pilgrims observe the anniversary of the death of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim; due to the curfew, Baghdad newspapers are unable to publish until after tomorrow’s observances are over. Overall, 121 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 87 more were … Continue reading “Wednesday: 121 Iraqis, 1 GI, 1 Briton Killed; 87 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:45 p.m EDT, Aug. 7, 2007At least 63 Iraqis were killed and 50 were injured during the latest attacks. Baghdad is under a vehicle curfew designed to protect Shi’ite pilgrims. Also, military authorities reported the deaths of three American servicemembers, while the British military said that one British soldier was killed.Today, a Marine … Continue reading “Tuesday: 3 GIs, 1 Briton, 63 Iraqis Killed; 50 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:55 p.m EDT, Aug. 6, 2007At least 123 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 131 more were wounded during violence that included a significant truck bombing in Tal Afar. Also, eight GIs were killed and 15 more were wounded in separate events. Four Task Force Lightning soldiers were killed and 12 more … Continue reading “Monday: 8 GIs, 123 Iraqis Killed; 131 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:58 p.m. EDT, Aug. 5, 2007At least 116 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 49 were wounded during the latest round of attacks. Sixty were found dumped together in Baquba. Ten people were kidnapped at a fake checkpoint as well. Also, four American servicemembers were killed and two were injured during separate … Continue reading “Sunday: 4 GIs, 116 Iraqis Killed; 49 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:45 p.m. EDT, Aug. 4, 2007During a second day of lighter than usual violence, only 38 Iraqis were killed and 26 more were wounded. The body of a Syrian man was found in Kirkuk. Also, a Marine was killed during combat operations in Anbar Province. In Baghdad, mortars landing in al-Firdous Square injured … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 Marine, 38 Iraqis Killed; 26 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 10:52 p.m. EDT, Aug. 3, 2007Three MND-B soldiers were killed and 11 wounded when an IED blasted their patrol in Baghdad yesterday. Iraqis fared better today during extremely light violence. At least 22 Iraqis were killed and 13 more were wounded. Also, five Australian soldiers were injured in a traffic accident. In Baghdad, … Continue reading “Friday: 3 GIs, 22 Iraqis Killed; 13 Iraqis Wounded”