Margaret Griffis

Updated at 11:17 p.m. EDT, June 22, 2007Although a major security offensive is taking place in Diyala province, it is in Baghdad where the majority of U.S. troops lost their lives this week. Yesterday, another MND-B soldier was killed during combat operations in southwestern part of the capital. A British soldier was killed during a … Continue reading “Friday: 1 GI, 1 Briton, 122 Iraqis Killed; 87 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:35 p.m. EDT, June 21, 2007U.S. troops suffered heavy losses over the last two days. Twelve American servicemembers were killed and five more were wounded in various incidents. This brings the 48-hour total to 14 deaths; two deaths had already been reported yesterday. A British servicemember was also killed. Iraqi citizens did not … Continue reading “Thursday: 12 GIs, 1 Briton, 58 Iraqis Killed; 119 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:25 a.m. EDT, June 21, 2007Although violence has subsided from the levels seen over the last two days, at least 116 Iraqis were reported killed and 33 Iraqis were wounded. Many of today’s reported deaths are from yesterday’s re-evaluated casualty figures. Also, one British and three American servicemembers were killed in separate incidents … Continue reading “Wednesday: 3 GIs, 1 Briton, 116 Iraqis Killed; 33 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:45 p.m. EDT, June 19, 2007Although fewer incidents occurred today, at least 169 Iraqis were killed and 265 more were wounded during new attacks. Most of the casualties were from a major bombing in central Baghdad. In Diyala province, U.S. forces are conducting a new security operation that has already killed several militants. … Continue reading “Tuesday: 4 GI, 169 Iraqis Killed; 265 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 2:00 a.m. EDT, June 19, 2007At least 149 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 320 were wounded during the latest attacks. Scores were killed or wounded during two major battles between militia and security forces in southern Iraq. Meanwhile, Sunni families are being forced to flee Baghdad under threat of death. Also, … Continue reading “Monday: 2 GIs, 149 Iraqis Killed; 320 Wounded”

Updated at 12:15 a.m. EDT, June 18, 2007Curfews were lifted today in Baghdad and Basra. At least 74 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 56 were wounded during various incidents. Also, four American soldiers were killed and one was wounded in separate incidents. An explosion in Baghdad killed two Task Force Lightning soldiers … Continue reading “Sunday: 4 GIs, 74 Iraqis Killed, 56 Wounded”

Updated at 10:52 p.m. EDT, June 16, 2007Due to continuing curfews, Baghdad newspapers have ceased operations for the third day in a row. However, reports on Iraqi casualties still managed to get out. At least 26 Iraqis were killed and 40 wounded in today’s meager reports. Also, one British and two American servicemembers were killed … Continue reading “Saturday: 2 GIs, 1 Briton, 26 Iraqis Killed; 40 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:50 a.m. EDT, June 16, 2007Curfews already in place have remained in effect or been extended. Basra instigated its own curfew following a shrine bombing there as well. These curfews have kept the violence to a minimum or at least made it difficult to report on any that is occurring. At least 55 … Continue reading “Friday: 4 GIs, 55 Iraqis Killed; 13 Iraqis Wounded; F16 Crashes”

Updated at 1:25 a.m. EDT, June 15, 2007Thanks to increased security presence and curfews, violence was kept somewhat in check following yesterday’s bombing of the Golden Mosque. However, at least 56 Iraqis were killed and 34 were wounded anyway. A number of mosques have also been damaged or destroyed. Also, one American soldier was killed … Continue reading “Thursday: 2GIs, 56 Iraqis Killed; 36 Iraqis Wounded; Several Mosques Attacked”

Updated at 1:01 a.m. EDT, June 14, 2007Once again the Golden Mosque in Samarra has suffered extensive damage during a bombing. Although no casualties were reported during the incident, a bombing at the mosque last year unleashed a wave of sectarian violence that killed hundreds. In northern Iraq, a fourth bridge has been demolished by … Continue reading “Wednesday: 3 GIs, 45 Iraqis, 1 American Contractor Killed; 52 Iraqis Wounded”