Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:30 a.m. EDT, April 21, 2008Early reports from Sadr City and Baghdad suggest that fighting between the Mahdi army and security forces has increased. Meanwhile, two mass graves were found in Diyala province. At least 108 Iraqis were killed and another 60 were wounded in violence across Iraq. No Coalition deaths were reported. … Continue reading “Sunday: 108 Iraqis Killed, 60 Wounded”

Updated at 12:05 a.m. EDT, April 20, 2008At least 95 Iraqis were killed and 183 were wounded in the latest attacks. Many were killed or injured in Sadr City where fighting between the Mahdi army and security forces continues. Two American soldiers were killed in separate incidents. Meahwhile, the Australians are delaying their withdrawal, while … Continue reading “Saturday: 2 US Soldiers, 95 Iraqis Killed; 185 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:48 a.m. EDT, April 19, 2008As at least 31 Iraqis were killed and another 25 were wounded in new attacks, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki ordered renewed harassment against followers of Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. One American soldier was killed during an IED attack north of Baghdad. Iraqi troops, on orders from Prime Minister … Continue reading “Friday: 1 US Soldier, 31 Iraqis Killed; 25 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:40 p.m. EDT, April 17, 2008At least 144 Iraqis were killed and another 122 were wounded during the latest attacks, which included a significant suicide bombing in a small village. A large mass grave was found in Baghdad as well. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, a border clash left several Turkish soldiers … Continue reading “Thursday: 144 Iraqis Killed, 122 Wounded”

Updated at 7:20 p.m. EDT, April, 16, 2008At least 28 Iraqis were killed and 47 more were wounded in the latest attacks. No Coalition deaths were reported. The U.S. military released a Pulitzer prizewinning photographer after holding him in prison for two years. Meanwhile, Turkish warplanes struck at a group of rebel suspects attempting to … Continue reading “Wednesday: 28 Iraqis Killed, 47 Wounded”

Updated at 11:38 p.m. EDT, April 15, 2008The country was rocked by several car bombs as clashes resumed in Sadr City. At least 125 Iraqis were killed and 166 were wounded in the elevated violence. Also, two Marines were killed during combat operations in Anbar Province.In Baquba, as many as 53 were killed and at … Continue reading “Tuesday: 2 Marines, 125 Iraqis Killed; 166 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:15 a.m. EDT, April 15, 2008A British photojournalist held in captivity for two months was freed in Basra today. Meanwhile, 87 Iraqis were killed and another 142 were wounded in violent attacks. One American soldier was also killed during an IED attack in Salah ad Din province today, while another roadise bomb killed … Continue reading “Monday: 2 US Soldiers, 87 Iraqis Killed; 142 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:10 a.m. EDT, April 14, 2008At least 46 Iraqis were killed and 29 were wounded in the latest violence. Sadr City finally quieted down after a couple weeks of intense fighting, but light clashing was still reported. No Coalition deaths were reported, but at least two Coalition soldiers were injured during a friendly … Continue reading “Sunday: 46 Iraqis Killed, 29 Wounded”

At least 65 Iraqis were killed and 48 more were injured in the latest violence. More fighting took place overnight in Sadr City, and a news mass grave was found in Mahmudiya. Also, an IED killed an American soldier northwest of Baghdad today. In Sadr City, the U.S. military reported killed 13 gunmen in overnight … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 US Soldier, 65 Iraqis Killed; 48 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 9:00 p.m. EDT, April 11, 2008In Najaf, unknown gunmen assassinated a senior aide to Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. This may further unravel a now-tenuous ceasefire imposed by al-Sadr on his followers. At least 60 people were killed and another 62 were wounded in violence across the country. No Coalition troops were reported killed. … Continue reading “Friday: 60 Iraqis Killed, 62 Wounded; Sadr Aide Assassinated”