Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:50 a.m. EST, March. 22, 2007After a couple of days of elevated violence, attacks have tapered off a bit. However, at least 72 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 88 were wounded. No foreigners were reported killed.U.S. forces in Taji killed five gunmen, detained three and destroyed an alleged bomb … Continue reading “Wednesday: 72 Iraqis Killed, 88 Wounded”

Updated at 1:14 p.m. EST, Mar. 21, 2007During a second day of increase violence, at least 143 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 124 more were injured. Most of the incidents were small in nature with the exception of a clash near Fallujah that left almost 60 people dead. Also, two American servicemembers were … Continue reading “Tuesday: 143 Iraqis, 5 GIs Killed; 124 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:30 a.m. EST, Mar. 20, 2007At least 123 Iraqis were reported killed or found dead today and another 142 were wounded in violent attacks. Most of them were during a large number of small attacks throughout the country. A series of bombs also killed or wounded dozens in Kirkuk alone. No foreign deaths … Continue reading “Monday: 123 Iraqis Killed, 142 Wounded”

Updated at 12:40 a.m. EST, Mar. 19, 2007As over a million Muslims converged on Najaf to observe the Prophet Mohammed’s death anniversary, at least 61 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 47 Iraqis were wounded during violent activity throughout the country. Also, the U.S. military reported that a Marine was killed in Anbar yesterday. … Continue reading “Sunday: 61 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 48 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:13 a.m. EST, Mar. 18, 2007 A series of chemical attacks in Anbar Province punctuated a relatively quiet day in Iraq. Overall, at least 64 people were killed or found dead today, but at least 401 were wounded or poisoned. Eight American servicemembers were also killed in separate incidents over the last two … Continue reading “Saturday: 8 GIs, 64 Iraqis Killed, 401 Injured; Chemical Bombs in Anbar Province”

Updated at 12:51 a.m. EST, Mar. 17, 2007At least 62 Iraqis were reported killed or found dead today and another 126 were wounded. Also, the U.S. military reported that two more American servicemembers were killed in separate incidents yesterday. An American soldier was killed when a bomb blasted his patrol in the Salah ad Din … Continue reading “Friday: 2 GIs, 62 Iraqis Killed; 126 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:40 p.m. EST, Mar. 15, 2007 At least 98 Iraqis were reported killed or found dead today and 88 more were injured. Several Saudi and Syrian fighters were also killed. And, six American servicemembers were killed in separate incidents.The U.S. military reported that four American soldiers were killed and two more wounded today … Continue reading “Thursday: 98 Iraqis, 6 GIs Killed; 88 Iraqis Injured”

Updated at 1:05 a.m. EST, Mar. 15, 2007At least 60 Iraqis were reported killed or found dead today and another 37 Iraqis were injured in lighter than normal violence. The worst attack killed 10 and wounded over two dozen more at a marketplace in northern Iraq. During combat in the Diyala Province yesterday, three soldiers … Continue reading “Wednesday: 60 Iraqis, 4 GIs Killed; 37 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:10 a.m. EST, March 14, 2007 Civilian violence picked up today with several incidents occurring in the capital and elsewhere. At least 102 Iraqis were reported killed or found dead and another 31 Iraqis were wounded. A roadside bomb killed one American soldier today in southern Baghdad. A separate roadside bomb killed a … Continue reading “Tuesday: 103 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed, 31 Wounded”

Updated at 1:30 a.m. EST, Mar. 13, 2007At least 76 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 13 were wounded. Civilian violence was lighter than usual; most of today’s deaths occurred during security operations. Also, the U.S. military reported that a Marine was killed in combat in Anbar Province, and a soldier died of … Continue reading “Monday: 76 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed; 13 Iraqis Injured”