Margaret Griffis

Updated at 5:48 p.m. EDT, August 18, 2008At least 14 people were killed and 34 more were wounded in the latest attacks. Baghdad suffered a number of bombs, but no Coalition deaths were reported. U.S. forces showered two civilians with bullets in the Makhmour area. The man and his son died of their wounds.In Baghdad, … Continue reading “Monday: 14 Iraqis Killed, 34 Wounded”

Updated at 11:22 p.m. EDT, Aug. 17, 2008With the end of the Shabaniyah observance, Shi’ites are returning to their home cities from Karbala. No major events were reported in the city. Iraqi newspapers have ceased publication for the day. Overall, 19 Iraqis were killed and 40 others were wounded in violent attacks elsewhere. Two people … Continue reading “Sunday: 19 Iraqis Killed, 40 Wounded”

Updated at 11:10 p.m. EDT, Aug. 16, 2008Shi’ite pilgrims gathered by the hundreds of thousands in Karbala today for the Shabaniyah observance, which culminates tomorrow night. Due to the holiday, there will be less news reports coming out of the country. Across Iraq, at least nine Iraqis were killed and another 16 were wounded, some … Continue reading “Saturday: 9 Iraqis Killed, 16 Wounded”

Updated at 4:10 p.m. EDT, Aug. 15, 2008At least 22 Iraqis were killed and another 68 were wounded in the latest attacks. Two U.S. servicemembers were killed in separate events. In Tikrit, two foreign fighters were killed as well. Meanwhile, attacks against Shi’ite pilgrims heading towards Karbala for the Shabaniyah observance continue. A U.S. Marine … Continue reading “Friday: 2 GIs, 22 Iraqis Killed; 68 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 9:40 p.m. EDT, August 14, 2008A major attack against Shi’ite pilgrims occurred in Iskandariya today, leaving dozens dead and wounded. Overall, at least 40 Iraqis were killed and another 111 were wounded throughout Iraq. Meanwhile, a party spokesman revealed that Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is in the United States, recovering from heart surgery. … Continue reading “Thursday: 40 Iraqis Killed, 111 Wounded”

Updated at 5:59 p.m. EDT, Aug. 13, 2008Bomb attacks disturbed the peace in several northern cities today. Overall, at least 12 Iraqis were killed and 43 more were wounded across the country. Also, a U.S. soldier was killed in Baghdad. Meanwhile, Iraq and the U.N. signed a cooperation treaty. A roadside bomb blast killed a … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 US Soldier, 12 Iraqis Killed; 43 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:35 p.m. EDT, Aug. 12, 2008A provincial governor was the target of today’s most significant bombing. He survived, but three died others died in Baquba. Overall, 16 people were killed and 23 more were wounded across Iraq. Also, a Marine was killed, two others were wounded, in Anbar province during a small arms … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 Marine, 16 Iraqis Killed; 23 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 4:44 p.m. EDT, August 11, 2008Even as violence continues to plague Diyala, the Iraqi government pulled back operations in the province to allow gunmen to peacefully surrender. Overall, at least 16 Iraqis were killed and another 38 were wounded across the country. No Coalition deaths were reported, but Russia expressed its annoyance with … Continue reading “Monday: 16 Iraqis Killed, 38 Wounded”

Updated at 7:00 p.m. EDT, August 10, 2008A number of bombings have rocked Iraq at the start of this work week. Baghdad suffered a number of small explosions, while larger bombings took place north of the capital. A complex attack in Tarmiyah left one American soldier dead as well. Overall, at least 21 Iraqis were … Continue reading “Sunday: 1 US Soldier, 21 Iraqis Killed; 113 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:42 p.m. EDT, Aug. 9, 2008At least 28 Iraqis were killed and 22 more were wounded in the latest violence. A captured al-Qaeda suspect may have killed another 16 people. Two U.S. servicemembers were killed in separate incidents as well. Meanwhile, U.S. authorities say that the departure of Georgian troops will have little … Continue reading “Saturday: 2 U.S. Soldiers, 28 Iraqis Killed; 22 Iraq Wounded”