Margaret Griffis

Because of the American Independence holiday, reports from Iraq are scant today. At least six Iraqis were killed and another 11 were wounded, mostly in incidents involving U.S. troops. No Coalition deaths were reported. U.S. forces stormed a home in Muqdadiyah while seeking a Mahdi Army leader. He was not there, but they engaged his … Continue reading “Friday: 6 Iraqis Killed, 11 Wounded”

Updated at 7:00 p.m. EDT, July 3, 2008At least 31 Iraqis were killed and 24 more were wounded in the latest round of violence, which included a fresh mass grave in Samarra. Another mass grave, this one containing 33 victims from a 1991 uprising, was found in Khanaqin. No Coalition deaths were reported. A mass … Continue reading “Thursday: 31 Iraqis Killed, 24 Wounded”

Updated at 6:15 p.m. EDT, July 2, 2008Iraq quieted down significantly a day after a series of deadly bombings left dozens of casualties. At least 11 people were killed and 33 more were wounded in the latest attacks. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, Sadrists complained loudly as three prominent members of their group were … Continue reading “Wednesday:11 Iraqis Killed, 33 Wounded”

Updated at 10:20 a.m. EDT, July 2, 2008Bombings across central and northern Iraq left a number of casualties. At least 24 Iraqis were killed and 77 more were wounded in these and other attacks and raids. No Coalition deaths were reported. At least one person was killed and 40 more were wounded in a truck … Continue reading “Tuesday: 24 Iraqis Killed, 77 Wounded”

Updated at 6:40 p.m. EDT, June 30, 2008An intimidation campaign against Iraqi judges resumed today when a series of bombs targeted a number of them at their homes in eastern Baghdad. Across Iraq, at least 20 Iraqis were killed and 25 more were injured during the latest round of violence. The handover of security to … Continue reading “Monday: 20 Iraqis Killed, 25 Wounded”

Updated at 6:09 p.m. EDT, June 29, 2008A mass grave gave up 20 more bodies a day after its discovery near Lake Tharthar. Overall, at least 39 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 20 more were wounded in attacks. No Coalition deaths were reported. Twenty more bodies were recovered from a mass grave discovered … Continue reading “Sunday: 39 Iraqis Killed, 20 Wounded”

Updated at 6:30 p.m. EDT, June 28, 2008Azerbaijan lost its first servicemember to the Iraqi war. Meanwhile, 41 Iraqis were killed and two more were injured. A mass grave was the only significant violence on a quiet day marked mostly by detentions. An Azeri soldier died near Haditha. The cause of death was not disclosed. … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 Azeri Soldier, 41 Iraqis Killed; 2 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:52 p.m. EDT, June 27, 2008Blaming a sandstorm, U.S. forces delayed the handover of Anbar province to Iraqi security forces. Yesterday, a bombing there killed over 20 people including U.S. Marines and local tribal leaders. At least 10 Iraqis were killed and six were wounded across Iraq today. Because it is the weekly … Continue reading “Friday: 10 Iraqis Killed, 6 Wounded”

Updated at at 11:11 p.m. EDT, June 26, 2008A pair of significant bombings shook Iraq today and underscored how tenuous the security gains made in the last few months actually are. Three U.S. Marines were among the dead in the attack in Karma. At least 48 Iraqis were killed and 119 more were wounded across … Continue reading “Thursday: 3 Marines, 48 Iraqis Killed; 119 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:55 p.m. EDT, June 25, 2008Three American soldiers were killed during a roadside bombing in Ninevah province, while a fourth U.S. servicemember was killed in during an EFP attack in Baghdad. Meanwhile, at least 27 Iraqis were also killed and 40 more were wounded in the latest incidents as well. A roadside bomb … Continue reading “Wednesday: 4 US Soldiers, 27 Iraqis Killed; 40 Iraqis Wounded”