Margaret Griffis

Updated at 6:41 p.m. EDT, March 11, 2009 At least nine Iraqis were killed and 42 more were wounded in the latest violence, but no Coalition deaths were reported. Amidst the recent surge in bombings, two Iraqi officials gave their opinion on the country’s security gains. Meanwhile, new sentences have been doled out in connection … Continue reading “Wednesday: 9 Iraqis Killed, 42 Wounded”

A second major bombing in as many days blasted the Baghdad area, leaving dozens of casualties. Overall, at least 37 Iraqis were killed and another 84 were wounded across the country. A U.S. Marine was killed in a non-combat incident, and a Pakistani man was killed during a rocket attack at the Basra International Airport. … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 Marine, 1 Pakistani, 37 Iraqis; 84 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 7:35 p.m. EDT, March 9, 2009 At least 12 Iraqis were killed and 20 more were wounded in the latest attacks. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, an Iraqi state minister for women’s affairs says she will withdraw her resignation thanks to the offer of aid to Iraq’s women. Also, Iraq’s foreign minister … Continue reading “Monday: 12 Iraqis Killed, 20 Wounded”

Updated at 6:53 p.m. EDT, March 8, 2009At least 61 Iraqis were killed and 84 more were wounded across the country. While a suicide bombing in Baghdad was the most significant incident of the day, a mass grave gave up almost as many dead in Khalis. Meanwhile, 12,000 U.S. servicemembers will be receiving orders to … Continue reading “Sunday: 1 US Contractor, 61 Iraqis Killed; 84 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 5:02 p.m. EST, March 7, 2009At least 11 Iraqis were killed and 20 more were wounded in the latest violence. One U.S. soldier was killed during an attack in Salah ad Din province as well. Meanwhile, the prime minister called for a stronger, non-sectarian government but the arrests of several men left his … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 US Soldier, 11 Iraqis Killed; 20 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:30 p.m. EST, March 6, 2009On a relatively quiet prayer day, PM Maliki spoke out for reconciliation with former Baath party members. At least four Iraqis were killed and four more wounded across Iraq. No Coalition deaths were reported. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki asked Iraqis to forgive those formerly aligned with Saddam Hussein; … Continue reading “Friday: 4 Iraqis Killed, 4 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 7:05 p.m. EST, March 5, 2009A significant bombing south of Baghdad shattered the relative peace of the last few days. Dozens of casualties were reported. Overall, at least 21 Iraqis were killed and another 73 were wounded across Iraq. No Coalition casualties were reported. Meanwhile, Sweden urged the European Union to take more … Continue reading “Thursday: 21 Iraqis Killed, 73 Wounded”

Updated at 7:30 p.m. EST, March 4, 2009At least 16 Iraqis were killed and 40 were wounded in the latest attacks. No Coalitino deaths were reported. Also, the Turkish foreign minister hinted that Ankara would allow Washington to use Turkish territory for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq. In Baghdad, a suicide bomber attacked … Continue reading “Wednesday: 16 Iraqis Killed, 40 Wounded”

Updated at 8:42 p.m. EST, March 3, 2009At least three Iraqis were killed and 11 more were wounded in the latest attacks. One U.S. soldier was killed in Mosul during a mortar attack. Also, Baghdad police said 12 previously unreported bodies were found in Baghdad during February. Meanwhile, the U.S. military said that it was … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 US Soldier, 15 Iraqis Killed; 11 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 8:00 p.m. EST, Mar. 2, 2009At least 10 Iraqis were killed and 32 others were wounded in the latest attacks. A U.S. was soldier was killed in combat. Meanwhile, Chemical Ali has received a third death sentence, but two Iranians could soon see their freedom. Also, the fate of millions of orphans could … Continue reading “Monday: 1 US Soldier, 10 Iraqis Killed; 32 Iraqis Wounded”