Margaret Griffis

Updated at 4:04 p.m. EDT, July 25, 2008Iraqi Prime Minister traveled to Italy this week where he met with the Pope and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Back home, at least three Iraqis were killed and another 12 were wounded in the latest attacks. No Coalition deaths were reported. Iraq has been unusually peaceful this week. … Continue reading “Friday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 12 Wounded”

Updated at 9:29 p.m. EDT, July 24, 2008A female suicide bomber ended this week’s relative peace when she attacked an Awakening Council patrol in Baquba today. Overall, at least 20 Iraqis were killed and 39 more were wounded in the latest attacks. No Coalition deaths were reported, but U.S. forces came under fire in Kirkuk … Continue reading “Thursday: 20 Iraqis Killed, 39 Wounded”

Updated at 5:34 p.m. EDT, July 23, 2008As predicted President Talabani rejected a controversial elections law. This will likely delay provincial elections until next year. Today’s light violence was marked by a significant amount of arrests, particularly in Babel province. Overall, at least seven Iraqis were killed and five more were wounded. Also, $3 billion … Continue reading “Wednesday: 7 Iraqis Killed, 5 Wounded”

Updated at 11:58 p.m. EDT, July 22, 2008 At least eight Iraqis were killed and 29 were wounded. A unknown number of wounded were left after an armed attack in Tikrit. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, parliament passed an "election law" meant to allow elections to occur later in the year; however, the law … Continue reading “Tuesday: 8 Iraqis Killed, 29 Wounded”

Updated at 8:34 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2008At least 24 Iraqis were killed and 32 more were wounded in the latest violence. No Coalition deaths were reported. A home belonging to the family of a pro-U.S. MP was blown up in Baghdad, but no one was hurt. Also, bombs targeted homes belonging to Fallujah police … Continue reading “Monday: 24 Iraqis Killed, 32 Wounded”

Updated at 8:55 p.m. EDT, July 20, 2008At least 24 Iraqis were killed and 34 more were wounded during numerous but small attacks. No Coalition deaths were reported, but U.S. troops killed two relatives of a provincial governor in northern Iraq. Also, two foreign contractors were killed in Ninevah.U.S. forces killed the 17-year-old son and … Continue reading “Sunday: 24 Iraqis Killed, 34 Wounded”

Updated at 11:06 p.m. July 19, 2008At least 13 Iraqis were killed and five more were wounded in the latest attacks. No Coalition deaths were reported, but a British hostage may have killed himself.A militant group holding five British hostages has released a video in which they claim that one of their hostages killed himself … Continue reading “Saturday: 13 Iraqis Killed, 5 Wounded”

Updated at 12:50 p.m. EDT, July 19, 2008Although Friday is usually quiet because it is the prayer day, some significant news items were reported. Two U.S. servicemember deaths were announced. At least five Iraqis were killed and 19 more were wounded as well. Also, the Pentagon acknowledged that shoddy contractor work at military bases endangers … Continue reading “Friday: 2 GIs, 5 Iraqis Killed; 19 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 7:00 p.m. EDT, July 17, 2008At least 10 Iraqis were killed and 15 more were wounded in a light day of violence. Seven foreign fighters were killed in a security operation in Samarra. No attacks were reported in Mosul for the first time in days. Yesterday, bombs there and in neighboring Tal Afar … Continue reading “Thursday: 1 US Soldier, 10 Iraqis Killed; 15 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 7:05 p.m. EDT, July 16, 2008Mosul continues to suffer excessive violence compared to other regions. Most of today’s reported casualites were from the northern city. Overall, 29 Iraqis were killed and 126 more were injured. Also, a U.S. Marine was killed in combat in Anbar province. Meanwhile, the U.S. troop “surge” has officially … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 US Soldier, 29 Iraqis Killed; 126 Iraqis Wounded”