Margaret Griffis

At least two Iraqis were killed and six more were wounded on a quiet news day in Iraq. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, Iraq promises to not forcibly evict Iranians from Camp Ashraf. Also, the Iraqi government is trying to rein in journalists by threatening fines for certain coverage of Iraqi elections. In Tuz … Continue reading “Saturday: 2 Iraqis Killed, 6 Wounded”

Updated at 7:50 p.m. EST, Jan. 9, 2009 At least 12 Iraqis were killed and another 33 were wounded on a fairly active prayer day. Across Iraq, tens of thousands of demonstrators again protested against the Israeli operation in Gaza. No Coalition deaths were reported, but the U.S. military asserted its right to hold Iraqi … Continue reading “Friday: 12 Iraqis Killed, 33 Wounded”

Updated at 5:27 p.m. EST, Jan. 8, 2009At least 13 Iraqis were killed and 15 more were wounded in the latest attacks. More politically motivated assassinations are taking place ahead of upcoming provincial elections, especially in Diyala where many residents want parts of the province annexed to Kurdistan. No Coalition deaths were reported. Six Iraqi … Continue reading “Thursday: 13 Iraqis Killed, 15 Wounded”

Updated at 4:00 p.m. EST, Jan. 7, 2009Reports of violence were light on the final day of Ashuraa. Many reporters are on holiday. Overall, at least three Iraqis were killed and 11 more were wounded in overnight violence. The DoD reported that one U.S. soldier was killed yesterday during a small arms attack. Meanwhile, the … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 US Soldier, 3 Iraqis Killed; 11 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 7:35 p.m. EST, Dec. 6, 2009Although security is tight for the culmination of the Ashuraa religious observance, at least 15 Iraqis were killed and 26 more were wounded in violent attacks. In Baghdad, women have been banned from one neighborhood as a security measure. Meanwhile, the DoD reported that a Marine died at … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 Marine, 15 Iraqis Killed; 26 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 7:05 p.m. EST, Jan. 5, 2009A half dozen bombs struck Baghdad today, but none seemed to target foreign pilgrims streaming towards Karbala. Across Iraq, at least 7 Iraqis were killed and 45 were wounded in reported attacks. The Constitutional Freedoms and Rights Observatory said that 43,111 Iraqis were touched by violence last year; … Continue reading “Monday: 7 Iraqis Killed, 45 Wounded”

Updated at 10:46 p.m. EST, Jan. 4, 2009Thousands of Shi’ite pilgrims, many foreign, are making their way to Karbala to observe the Ashuraa holiday which culminates in three days. As in the past, troublemakers have taken advantage of the 10-day holiday despite increases in security. Overall, at least 27 Iraqis were killed and 52 Iraqis … Continue reading “Sunday: 27 Iraqis, 16 Iranians Killed in Iraq; 89 Wounded”

Updated at 12:10 a.m EST, Jan. 4, 2009At least eight Iraqis were killed and 20 more were wounded during light violence. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, more information was released on a New Year’s Day shooting incident involving U.S. troops. Also, the father and brother of a suicide bomber who staged an attack in … Continue reading “Saturday: 8 Iraqis Killed, 20 Wounded”

Updated at 11:28 p.m. EST, Jan. 2, 2009A pair of attacks, one of them significant, took place just south of Baghdad in what has been called the “Triangle of Death.” This Sunni-dominated area was once among the deadliest in Iraq. Overall, at least 35 Iraqis were killed and 123 were wounded across Iraq. No Coalition … Continue reading “Friday: 35 Iraqis Killed, 123 Wounded”

Updated at 7:50 p.m. EST, Jan. 1, 2009At least 13 Iraqis were killed and 10 more were wounded on the first day of complete Iraqi control of security. The country formally took control of the Green Zone and likewise the rest of Iraq during a ceremony today; however, U.S. troops will remain in the Green … Continue reading “Thursday: 13 Iraqis Killed, 10 Wounded”