Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:28 a.m. EST, July 8, 2007At least 237 Iraqis were killed and 316 more were wounded during the latest round of attacks, which included a major bombing south of the northern town of Tuz Khormato. Also, seven GIs were killed and two were wounded, while two British soldiers were killed and three more … Continue reading “Saturday: 237 Iraqis, 7 GIs, 2 Britons Killed; 316 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:55 a.m. EDT, July 7, 2007At least 73 Iraqis were killed and 113 were injured in the latest incidents. Clashes between security forces and the Mahdi army continue in Samawa, but otherwise it has been a relatively quiet day. Also, seven GIs were killed and six were wounded.Today, two MND-B soldiers were killed … Continue reading “Friday: 7 GIs, 73 Iraqis Killed; 113 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:58 p.m. EDT, July 5, 2007At least 82 Iraqis were killed and 87 more were wounded in the latest violence. In Mosul, Christians have been ordered to leave town or face beheadings. Also, two MND-B soldiers were killed and two more were wounded when an explosively formed projectile struck their vehicle in southern … Continue reading “Thursday: 3 GIs, 82 Iraqis Killed; 87 Iraqis Injured”

Updated at 12:20 a.m. EDT, July 5, 2007An MND-B soldier was killed this morning during combat operations in a southern section of Baghdad. Also, a Task Force Lightning soldier was killed and another wounded when a helicopter crashed in Ninewah province. And, at least 151 Iraqis were killed and 92 were wounded during the latest … Continue reading “Wednesday: 2 GIs, 151 Iraqis Killed; 92 Iraqis Wounded”

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”