Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:35 p.m. EST, Jan. 21, 2007 Saturday was the deadliest day for U.S. forces in almost two years. American military authorities reported that an American helicopter crashed, killing 12 American soldiers near Baquba. The U.S. military also announced that nine other American soldiers were killed in five separate incidents; three soldiers were wounded … Continue reading “Deadly Saturday: 81 Iraqis, 21 GIs Killed; 33 Iraqis, 3 GIs Wounded”

Updated at 5:00 p.m. EST, Jan. 19, 2007 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates made an unannounced trip to southern Iraq today to meet with Coalition leaders. Ahead of the visit one GI was killed and three were wounded in the capital; six British soldiers in Basra were hurt in a separate incident. Also, 37 Iraqis … Continue reading “Friday: 37 Iraqis, GI Killed; 22 Iraqis, 3 GIs, 6 Britons Wounded”

Updated at 12:10 a.m. EST, Jan. 18, 2007 Bombings have been preferred method of attack during this week’s surge in violence. Today alone, at least 87 Iraqis were killed and another 117 wounded in several incidents. Military authorities also announced the death of an American sailor from non-combat-related causes. A British soldier was injured in … Continue reading “Thursday: 97 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 117 Iraqis, 1 Briton Wounded”

Updated at 11:56 a.m. EST, Jan. 18, 2007 A second day of increased violence followed the executions of Saddam’s half-brother and the former head of Iraq’s Revolutionary Court. At least 238 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and 118 were injured. The U.S. military also reported on the deaths of two American soldiers; one … Continue reading “Wednesday: 238 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed; 118 Iraqis, 1 GI, 3 Britons Injured”

Updated at 5:45 p.m. EST, Jan. 17, 2007 This morning, the United Nations released its figures on civilian deaths for last year. They estimate that in 2006 over 34,000 civilian Iraqis were killed in sectarian violence. Today alone though, 143 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 269 were wounded. Also, the U.S. military … Continue reading “Tuesday: 143 Iraqis Killed, 269 Wounded; 4 GIs Killed”

Updated at 11:25 p.m EST, Jan. 15, 1007 Before dawn, Saddam Hussein’s half-brother and a former judge were executed in Baghdad. Another 87 Iraqis were killed and 80 were wounded in violent acts throughout the country today. Also, the first American troops in U.S. President Bush’s new Iraq plan arrived in Baghdad. Two of Saddam … Continue reading “Monday: 87 Iraqis Killed, 80 Wounded; Two Saddam Aides Executed”

Updated at 12:10 p.m. EST, Jan. 15, 2007 Saddam Hussein’s half-brother, Barzan Ibrahim, and Awad Hamed al-Bandar head of Iraq’s Revolutionary Court were both hanged early Monday morning. Violence picked up in the capital and continued apace in Mosul and Kirkuk. Overall, 101 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 26 wounded in violent … Continue reading “Sunday: 101 Iraqis, 3 GIs Killed; 26 Iraqis, 5 GIs Wounded”

Updated at 12:45 a.m. EST, Jan. 14, 2007 Baghdad was relatively quiet today. There were no major incidents besides the typical discoveries of dumped bodies. However, other cities reported multiple attacks. Throughout Iraq, 58 people were killed or found dead today and another 20 were wounded in violent attacks. A British soldier was killed, and … Continue reading “Saturday: 58 Iraqis, UK Soldier Killed; 20 Iraqis, UK Soldier Wounded”

Updated at 12:35 p.m. EST, Jan. 12, 2007 Violence is generally lighter on Friday prayer days, and this week was no different. Only 41 people were killed or found dead and 10 were wounded in violent acts. No foreign deaths were reported. Coalition authorities reported that U.S. helicopters helped break up a gathering of militants; … Continue reading “Friday: 41 Iraqis Killed, 10 Injured”

Updated at 1:05 a.m. EST, Jan. 12, 2007 In today’s developments, U.S. President George Bush’s latest speech is the subject of much international debate. Closer to home, at least 60 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 33 wounded. Also, military authorities reported today that U.S. troops killed 85 suspected militants during operations … Continue reading “Thursday: 60 Iraqis Killed, 33 Wounded; U.S. Forces Kill 93 in Raids”