Margaret Griffis

Updated at 6:52 p.m. EST, Nov. 10. 2008A complex bomb attack in Baghdad left scores dead or injured in the capital and almost overshadowed violence elsewhere. At least 45 Iraqis were killed and 101 more were wounded across the country. Another vicious attack occurred in Baquba where a 13-year-old girl undertook a suicide bombing against … Continue reading “Monday: 45 Iraqis Killed, 101 Wounded”

Updated at 7:55 p.m. EST, Nov. 9, 2008The Iraqi work week began with numerous attacks across the country. Unsurprisingly, Mosul took the brunt of the violence again, but bombers also attacked in Diyala, Anbar and Baghdad. Overall, at least 18 Iraqis were killed and 63 more were wounded. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, Syrian … Continue reading “Sunday: 18 Iraqis Killed, 63 Wounded”

Updated at 9:51 p.m EST, Nov. 8, 2008At least 17 Iraqis were killed and another 28 were wounded in lighter violence today. One American soldier was killed and two more were wounded during a bombing in the capital. Surprisingly, Iraqi President Talabani and two VPs approved a minority rights bill that they and other critics … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 US Soldier, 17 Iraqis Killed; 28 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 5:27 p.m. EST, Nov. 7, 2008At least 10 Iraqis were killed and another 15 were wounded during light violence on the prayer day. Although there was a break in bombings today, officials are still concerned about the uptick in the use of “sticky bombs” during October. A U.S. solider died from non-combat related … Continue reading “Friday: 1 US Soldier, 10 Iraqis Killed; 15 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:25 p.m. EST, Nov. 6, 2008At least 13 Iraqis were killed and another 34 were wounded in the latest attacks. Baghdad saw another round of bombings, even as the U.S. and two other countries plan to reduce their troops or remove them completely. In military news, one U.S. brigade will return to home … Continue reading “Thursday: 13 Iraqis Killed, 34 Wounded”

Updated at 6:05 p.m. EST, Nov. 5, 2008Baghdad quieted down overnight, but still suffered from at least one attack today. Overall, at least 13 Iraqis were killed and 23 more were wounded across the country. One U.S. soldier died of a non-combat related cause in central Iraq today. commentary over the election of a new … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 US Soldier, 13 Iraqis Killed; 23 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 2:53 p.m. EST, Nov. 4, 2008A spate of bombings greeted Baghdadis today as U.S. soldiers there await results in the U.S. presidential election. Overall, at least 36 Iraqis were killed and another 69 were wounded across the country, but the lion’s share of injuries was reported in the capital. No Coalition deaths were … Continue reading “Tuesday: 36 Iraqis Killed, 69 Wounded”

Updated at 11:27 p.m. EST, Nov. 3, 2008At least 23 Iraqis were killed and 58 more were wounded during a spate of attacks in Baghdad and elsewhere. One U.S. soldier died at Qayyarah AFB from non-combat related injuries. In Parliament, A measure insuring minority participation in provincial councils was passed; however, several lawmakers complained that … Continue reading “Monday: 1 US Soldier, 23 Iraqis Killed; 58 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 4:10 p.m. EST, Nov. 2, 2008At least 25 Iraqis were killed and 24 more were wounded during numerous but small attacks today. No Coalition deaths were reported. Also, the Iraqis expect a response to amendments in a contentious security agreement to come after U.S. presidential elections on Tuesday. Instead of creating a long-term … Continue reading “Sunday: 25 Iraqis Killed, 24 Wounded”

Updated at 7:12 p.m. EDT, Nov. 1, 2008Few casualty reports came out of Iraq again today; however, at least 10 Iraqis were killed and another 9 were wounded across the country. Meanwhile, an Iraqi parliamentarian said that women in MNF jails were detained when wanted male relatives were not locatable. Also, Iraq has set aside … Continue reading “Saturday: 10 Iraqis Killed, 9 Wounded”