Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:10 a.m. EST, March 2, 2007 In Iraq today, at least 151 people were reported killed or found dead, including several foreign militia members. Fifty-nine Iraqis were wounded as well. Also, two Marines and a British soldier were killed in separate incidents, and two GIs and a British soldier were wounded. According to … Continue reading “Thursday: 151 Iraqis, 2 Marines, 1 British Soldier Killed”

Updated: 12:55 p.m. EST, March 1, 2007 At least 44 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and 66 more injured in several smaller incidents. Also, a British soldier was shot dead in Basra. British bases were also shelled but no damage was reported. The U.S. military reported that one American soldier was killed by … Continue reading “Wednesday: 44 Iraqis, 1 GI, 1 Briton Killed; 66 Iraqis Injured”

Updated at 12:55 a.m. EST, March 1, 2007 At least 94 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 102 were wounded in various violent attacks. Also, four Americans soldiers were killed in separate roadside bombings, and another three were wounded. The U.S. military reported that three U.S. soldiers were killed and one more wounded during … Continue reading “Tuesday: 94 Iraqis, 4 GIs Killed; 102 Iraqis, 3 GIs Wounded”

Updated at 12:20 p.m. EST, Feb. 26, 2007 A failed assassination attempt left Shi’ite Vice President Adel Abdul-Mahdi slightly injured and 12 others dead in Baghdad. Throughout the country, at least two foreign nationals and 137 Iraqis were killed today. Another foreign national and 88 Iraqis were wounded in various incidents. Also, a Marine was … Continue reading “Monday: 137 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed; 88 Iraqis Wounded; Iraqi VP Wounded in Assassination Attempt”

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”