Margaret Griffis

Updated at 11:55 p.m. EST, Feb. 9, 2007 During a series of raids, Coalition troops killed a number of alleged militia members. Also, sectarian violence continued throughout the country despite a security crackdown. Overall, 35 Iraqis were killed and 54 more were injured. Three American servicemembers and a British soldier were also killed in separate … Continue reading “Friday: 3 GIs, 1 Briton, 35 Iraqis Killed; 54 Iraqis Wounded”

Update at 12:30 a.m. EST, Feb. 9, 2007 At least 212 Iraqis were reported killed or found dead today in Iraq. Another 123 were wounded in various incidents. Also, four Marines were killed in two separate attacks in Anbar province yesterday. And, a day after seven American servicemembers were killed in a helicopter crash, U.S. … Continue reading “Thursday: 212 Iraqis, 4 Marines Killed; 123 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:10 p.m. EST, Feb. 7, 2007 Today was deadly for foreign servicemembers in Iraq. Military authorities reported nine deaths including seven American servicemembers who were killed during a helicopter crash this morning northwest of Baghdad, and a Marine who was killed in combat on Tuesday in Anbar province. A Polish soldier was also … Continue reading “Wednesday: 86 Iraqis, 8 GIs, 1 Pole Killed; 64 Iraqis, 3 Poles Wounded”

Updated at 1:35 p.m. EST, Feb. 7, 2007 Violence has tapered off somewhat from the high of the weekend, but at least 64 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 55 were wounded. Also, officials reported that a GI was killed southwest of Baghdad and two Marines were killed in separate incidents in … Continue reading “Tuesday: 64 Iraqis, 3 GIs Killed; 55 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 10:25 p.m. EST, Feb. 5, 2007 Increased violence continues across Iraq ahead of a U.S.-Iraqi security crackdown. At least 83 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 136 were wounded. Also two GIs and a British soldier were killed in separate incidents. An American soldier died in Baghdad from wounds received … Continue reading “Monday: 83 Iraqis, 2 GIs, 1 Briton Killed; 136 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:41 a.m. EST, Feb. 5, 2007 A day after a large bombing attack killed or injured hundreds in Baghdad, smaller bombings continued to plaque the capital. Throughout the country, 115 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 127 were injured in various attacks. The U.S. military reported that one soldier was killed … Continue reading “Sunday: 115 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 127 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 2:10 a.m. EST, Feb. 4, 2007 At least 210 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 418 wounded, mostly in a series of bombing in the capital and Kirkuk. Also, five American soldiers died in separate incidents. The U.S. military reported on the deaths of three more American servicemembers. Two U.S. … Continue reading “Saturday: 210 Iraqis, 5 GIs Killed; 418 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:35 a.m. EST, Feb. 3, 2007 Although violence is usually lighter on Fridays, at least 104 Iraqis were killed today and 22 injured throughout the country. Also, six American servicemembers died on Thursday and two died on Friday. In Coalition news, three American soldiers were killed in separate vehicle accidents. Another soldier died … Continue reading “Friday: 104 Iraqis, 8 GIs Killed; 22 Iraqis Injured”

Updated at 1:05 a.m. EST, Feb. 2, 2007 At least 138 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 205 injured in violent attacks today. The Iraqi Ministry noted that civilian deaths were up in January over December, and the group Reporters Without Borders released its 2006 report on the state of journalism in Iraq. Also, … Continue reading “Thursday: 138 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 205 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 3:35 a.m. EST, Feb. 1, 2007 At least 273 Iraqis were reported killed or found dead today; this includes 210 suspected militants killed by the Iraqi Army over the last two days. Another 72 Iraqis were injured in violent attacks throughout the country. Also five U.S. servicemembers were reported killed in separate incidents. … Continue reading “Wednesday: 273 Iraqis, 5 GIs Killed; 72 Iraqis Injured”