Margaret Griffis

Updated at 11:58 p.m. EST, Jan. 30, 2007 During the final day of the holy festival of Ashura, 128 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 270 wounded in violent attacks, many directed at pilgrims. Also, two American servicemembers were reported killed in separate incidents. U.S. military authorities reported that a Marine was killed in … Continue reading “Tuesday: 128 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed; 270 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:30 a.m. EST, Jan. 30, 2007 Iraqi forces remain on high alert for Ashura-related violence today. Meanwhile, at least 92 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 95 were injured in today’s smaller attacks. No foreign deaths were reported. Tens of thousands of pilgrims are expected to honor the festival of Ashura … Continue reading “Monday: 92 Iraqis Killed, 95 Wounded”

Updated at 11:15 a.m. EST, Jan. 29, 2007 In Iraq, at least 452 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 182 were injured in various attacks during the festival of Ashura. Three more American servicemembers were killed in separate incidents, and a U.S. helicopter was shot down, killing two more soldiers as well. … Continue reading “Sunday: 452 Iraqis, 5 GIs Killed; 182 Iraqis Injured; US Helicopter Shot Down”

Updated at 1:05 a.m. EST, Jan. 28, 2007 The U.S. military announced that seven U.S. servicemembers were killed and three wounded. Also, at least 92 Iraqi were killed or found dead today and another 83 were wounded in various attacks throughout the country. Baghdad continues to be rocked by various explosion, many in the form … Continue reading “Saturday: 92 Iraqis, 7 GIs Killed; 83 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:05 a.m. EST, Jan. 27, 2007 Although Fridays are the Muslim prayer day and generally quiet, several bombs rocked the capital today. Overall, 84 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 130 were injured in various attacks throughout Iraq. Also, a Marine was killed in combat today in Anbar province. In … Continue reading “Friday: 84 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 130 Iraqis Injured”

Updated at 1:25 a.m. EST, Jan. 26, 2007 At least 113 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 193 wounded during a series of bombings in the capital and other attacks throughout the country. One American soldier was killed and three more GIs were wounded in a roadside bomb attack northwest of the … Continue reading “Thursday: 113 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 190 Iraqis, 3 GIs, 2 Britons Wounded”

Updated at 12:25 p.m. EST, Jan. 24, 2007 U.S. forces conducted major operation along Haifa Street in Baghdad today. Dozens were killed and many were injured. Throughout the country, at least 137 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 70 were wounded. At least three U.S. servicemembers were also killed. One soldier was killed and … Continue reading “Wednesday: 137 Iraqis, 3 GIs Killed; 70 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:00 a.m EST, Jan. 24, 2007 A day after a major bombing in Baghdad, violence rages on. Overall, 100 Iraqis were reported killed or found dead and another 56 were wounded in attacks around the country. Also, five more American servicemembers were killed in separate incidents on Sunday and Monday, and a civilian … Continue reading “Tuesday: 100 Iraqis, 5 GIs Killed; 56 Iraqis Wounded; Helicopter Crash Kills 5 Americans”

Updated at 12:25 a.m. EST, Jan. 23, 2007 In today’s violence, a coordinated bomb attack killed dozens and injured over 160 in a Baghdad marketplace. Overall, 158 Iraqis were killed and 226 wounded throughout the country. One American soldier was killed and four more wounded in a roadside bomb attack in Ninewah province today. A … Continue reading “Bloody Monday: 158 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 226 Iraqis Wounded, 4 GIs Wounded”

Updated at 12:25 1.m. EST, Jan. 22, 2007 At least six more American servicemembers were reported killed in separate events that occurred on Saturday, and two Marines were killed on Sunday. This brings the weekend total to 29 American deaths. Meanwhile, 70 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 26 were wounded in violent attacks … Continue reading “Bloody Weekend: 29 American Servicemembers, 1 British Soldier, 151 Iraqis Killed”