Margaret Griffis

Updated at 11:30 p.m EDT, July 27, 2007U.S. forces entered Karbala where a major clash with the Mahdi Army ensued and dozens were killed or wounded. Overall, at least 60 Iraqis were killed and 55 were wounded throughout the country. Also, a Task Force Lightning was killed when an explosion blasted his vehicle while in … Continue reading “Friday: 1 GI, 60 Iraqis Killed; 55 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:05 a.m EDT, July 27, 2007At least 106 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 256 were wounded in violent attacks, which included incidents targeting soccer fans. Also, five new American servicemembers deaths were reported by the U.S. Military.An American soldier was killed by small arms fire in southern Baghdad yesterday. Also … Continue reading “Thursday: 5 GIs, 106 Iraqis Killed; 256 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:10 p.m EDT, July 25, 2007Gunfire erupted again today, but this time it was caused by a win for the Iraqi national soccer team in the Asian Cup. The celebratory mood was felt throughout the country even into Kurdish areas. However, at least 116 Iraqis were killed and 186 were wounded during violent … Continue reading “Wednesday: 116 Iraqis, 3 GIs Killed; 186 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:20 p.m. EDT, July 24, 2007Today’s most significant event was a suicide bombing that killed or injured almost 100 in Hilla. Altogether, 59 Iraqis were killed and 103 were injured in the latest attacks. The DOD reported that one American servicemember was killed yesterday in a non-hostile vehicle accident.A suicide car bomber killed … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 GI, 59 Iraqis Killed; 103 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:45 p.m. EDT, July 23, 2007A series of car bombings in Baghdad today left dozens dead and injured. Overall, 104 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 114 more were wounded in violence throughout Iraq. Three American servicemembers were killed in separate events as well.A Marine was killed while conducting combat operations in … Continue reading “Monday: 3 GIs, 104 Iraqis Killed; 114 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:35 a.m. EDT, July 23, 2007At least 78 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 69 Iraqis were wounded in various incidents. An attack at a meeting near Taji left a number of Sunni leaders dead or injured. No foreign casualties were reported.In Baghdad, 21 unidentified bodies were found dumped in various locations. … Continue reading “Sunday: 78 Iraqis Killed, 69 Injured”

Updated at 12:05 a.m. EDT, July 22, 2007At least 103 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 91 more were wounded in the latest violence. A number of the dead were suspected militants who were killed in security operations in Baghdad and Diyala provinces. Also, a Task Force Lightning soldier died from injuries received in … Continue reading “Saturday: 103 Iraqis, 1 GI, 1 Briton Killed; 91 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:56 p.m. EDT, July 20, 2007At least 55 Iraqis were killed and 30 wounded during the latest round of violence. Three American servicemembers were killed and one was wounded in separate incidents yesterday. Also Pentagon statistics revealed that daily attacks reached a new high in June. A Task Force Lightning soldier was killed … Continue reading “Friday: 3 GIs, 55 Iraqis Killed; 30 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:59 p.m. EDT July 19, 2007Five American and three British servicemembers were killed in separate events today and yesterday. Meanwhile, at least 74 Iraqis were killed and 24 were wounded. Also, two Turkish soldiers were killed and six were wounded when Kurdish rebels staged a cross border attack a day after the Turkish … Continue reading “Thursday: 5 GIs, 3 Britons, 74 Iraqis Killed; 24 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:35 p.m EDT, July 18, 2007At least 107 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 82 more were wounded in the latest violence. However, Turkish forces have bombarded locations in Northern Iraq. There is no word on the number of casualties there. One Polish and five American soldiers were killed, while four more … Continue reading “Wednesday: 5 GIs, 1 Polish Soldier, 107 Iraqis Killed; 82 Iraqis Wounded”