Margaret Griffis

Updated at 11:25 p.m EDT, July 2, 2007At least 95 Iraqis were killed and 113 injured during a relatively quiet day in Iraq. Also, two American soldiers and one Marine assigned to MNF-West were killed during a combat operation in Anbar province, and a Task Force Lightning soldier was killed during an explosion in Salah … Continue reading “Monday: 4 GIs, 95 Iraqis Killed; 113 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:49 p.m. EDT, July 1, 2007At least 83 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 91 Iraqis were wounded during the latest attacks. The Iraqi Islamic Party reported that 350 people have been killed during U.S. operations in Baquba; however, that figure remains unconfirmed. Also, two GIs were killed in separate incidents.One MND-B … Continue reading “Sunday: 2 GIs, 83 Iraqis Killed; 91 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:11 p.m. EDT, June 30, 2007At least 149 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 62 Iraqis were wounded during the latest attacks. Most were killed during U.S. raids in Baghdad, a suicide bombing in Muqdadiyah or found in a mass grave near Fallujah. Also, an American soldier was killed and three more … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 GI, 149 Iraqis Killed; 62 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:01 p.m. EDT, June 29, 2007Five American troops were killed and seven wounded during a roadside bomb and small arms attack on their patrol. These deaths make this the deadliest quarter for GIs since the war began. At least 52 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 45 more were wounded during the … Continue reading “Friday: 5 GIs, 52 Iraqis Killed; 45 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:25 a.m. EDT, June 29, 2007At least 89 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 100 were wounded during the latest attacks. Most of today’s victims were civilians caught in bomb or mortar attacks in Baghdad. Also, two American and three British soldiers were killed in separate incidents. An American soldier was … Continue reading “Thursday: 3 Britons, 2 GIs, 89 Iraqis Killed; 100 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:20 a.m. EDT, June 28, 2007At least 145 Iraqis were killed and 123 more wounded during various attacks. Eight students were kidnapped near Muqdadiyah, and a surgeon was abducted in Mosul. Also, two American servicemembers were killed and four were wounded in separate incidents.. One MND-B soldier was killed and four others were … Continue reading “Wednesday: 2 GIs, 145 Iraqis Killed; 123 Iraqis Wounded; 8 Students Kidnapped”

Updated at 11:50 p.m. EDT, June 26, 2007During a quiet news day, 42 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 21 more were wounded during several small incidents. Four American servicemember deaths were reported.An American soldier was killed today in Diwaniyah during clashes with the Mehdi Army. In Anbar, a Marine was killed conducting combat … Continue reading “Tuesday: 4 GIs, 42 Iraqis Killed, 21 Injured”

Updated at 12:20 a.m. EDT, June 26, 2007Violence picked up again today, with a number of notable suicide bombings occurring throughout Iraq. At least 92 Iraqis were killed and 141 were wounded during these attacks. Also, four American servicemembers were killed and three were wounded in separate events. A Task Force Marne soldier was killed … Continue reading “Monday: 4 GI, 92 Iraqis Killed; 141 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:10 p.m. EDT, June 24, 2007On an otherwise quiet day, Ali Hassan al-Majid, a cousin of Saddam Hussein who is known as "Chemical Ali," was sentenced to death, along with two other people, for genocide and crimes against humanity. At least 41 Iraqis were killed and 18 were wounded during violent incidents. Also, … Continue reading “Sunday: 3 GIs, 41 Iraqis Killed; 18 Iraqis Wounded; Chemical Ali Sentenced To Death”