Margaret Griffis

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”

Updated at 11:20 p.m. EDT, June 23, 2007American forces took a heavy hit today as nine GIs were killed in various incidents. The U.S. military also announced a previously unreported death that occurred on June 14th. At least 75 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 39 were injured in numerous small incidents throughout the … Continue reading “Saturday: 10 GIs, 75 Iraqis Killed; 39 Iraqis Wounded”

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”