Margaret Griffis

Updated at 1:10 a.m. EST, Feb. 26, 2007 Although Iraqi authorities insist a security crackdown has had a positive effect on attacks in the country, violence rages on. At least 151 Iraqis were reported killed of found dead today and another 134 were injured. Also, an American soldier died after spending nearly a year in … Continue reading “Sunday: 151 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 134 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:40 a.m. EST, Feb. 25, 2007 Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said today that approximately 400 militants have been killed since the beginning of a security crackdown ten days ago. Several dozen more were killed today at a base north of the capital. Another 110 Iraqis were confirmed killed or found dead and … Continue reading “Saturday: 110 Iraqis Confirmed Dead, Dozens More Killed in Clashes; 133 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:45 p.m. EST, Feb. 24, 2007 At least 41 Iraqis were reported dead today, most of them were found dumped in several cities throughout the country. Another 26 people were wounded. Fridays are relatively quiet because it is the Muslin prayer day and many journalists take the day off. Three American soldiers were … Continue reading “Friday: 3 GIs, 41 Iraqis Killed; 26 Iraqis, 1 Briton Wounded”

Updated at 12:35 a.m. EST, Feb. 23, 2007 At least 70 Iraqis were reported killed today and another 30 wounded in various incidents around the country. Also, the U.S. military reported that an American soldier was shot dead in Baghdad on Tuesday, and today in Diwaniyah one soldier was killed and three others wounded when … Continue reading “Thursday: 70 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed; 30 Iraqis, 3 GIs Wounded”

Updated at 12:45 a.m. EST, Feb. 22, 2007 Despite the continued security crackdown, violence still rages in Iraq. At least 123 people were killed or found dead and 153 wounded in various incidents. Two GIs also lost their lives and a U.S. helicopter was shot down. Another U.S. soldier was killed on Tuesday in Anbar … Continue reading “Wednesday: 123 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed; 153 Iraqis Wounded; US Helicopter Shot Down”

Updated at 12:05 a.m. EST, Feb. 21, 2007 At least 41 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and 221 wounded in several incidents, including a dirty bomb attack north of the capital. Also, one American soldier died of non-combat related wounds in Baghdad yesterday, a second GI was shot dead on Sunday in Baghdad, … Continue reading “Tuesday: 41 Iraqis, 3 GIs Killed; 221 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:40 a.m. EST, Feb. 20, 2007 Despite a security crackdown, violence continues unabated in Iraq. At least, 102 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 129 were wounded in various attacks around the country. Also, eight GIs and a National Guard member were killed in separate incidents; another 19 American soldiers … Continue reading “Monday: 9 GIs, 102 Iraqis Killed; 19 GIs, 129 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:33 a.m. EST, Feb. 19, 2007 Three bombs killed dozens in Baghdad today despite a security crackdown that has hampered movement through the city for several days. Overall, 99 Iraqis were killed or found dead throughout the country today and 157 were injured. The U.S. military also reported the deaths of two American … Continue reading “Sunday: 99 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed; 157 Iraqis Injured”

Updated at 7:25 p.m EST, Feb. 17, 2007 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived for an unannounced visit to Baghdad this morning. A day earlier a Marine was killed in combat in Anbar Province. Also, at least 55 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and 108 others were wounded in violent incidents. While … Continue reading “Saturday: 55 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 108 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:30 a.m. EST, Feb. 17, 2007 Friday is usually a quiet news days in Iraq. It is the weekly prayer day and curfews are in place in several cities; many reporters in Iraq consider this their day off. Overall though, 26 Iraqis were killed and seven were wounded in violent incidents. Meanwhile, the … Continue reading “Friday: 26 Iraqis Killed, 7 Wounded”