Margaret Griffis

Updated at 5:50 p.m. EST, March 1, 2008At least 15 Iraqis were killed and 21 others were wounded in the latest round of violence; a British airman was also killed during a rocket attack in Basra. Meanwhile, in Diyala province, Awakening Council members returned to their posts after a three-week “strike” protesting the police chief. … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 British Airman, 15 Iraqis Killed; 21 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:23 a.m. EST, March 1, 2008In northern Iraq, Turkey began its troop pullout just in time for the weekly prayer day. Meanwhile, a Christian archbishop was kidnapped in Mosul. In Baghdad, an execution order was signed for “Chemical Ali” who killed tens of thousands of Kurds while working as his cousin Saddam Hussein’s … Continue reading “Friday: 14 Iraqis Killed, 4 Wounded; Christian Archbishop Abducted”

Updated at 6:15 p.m. EST, Feb. 28, 2009Millions of Shi’ite Muslims are in Karbala today for the Arbaeen religious observance. Violence has been unexpectedly light following attacks on pilgrims earlier in the week. Overall, at least 13 Iraqis were killed and another 12 were wounded in the latest round of violence. Five Arab nationals were … Continue reading “Thursday: 13 Iraqis, 5 Arabs Killed; 12 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:05 p.m., EST, Feb. 27, 2008Although Baghdad newspapers halted publication in observance of the Arbaeen holiday, a few violent incidents did get reported. Overall, at least 18 Iraqis were killed and 16 were wounded across the country. The situation at the Turkish border remains tense as well. No Coalition deaths were announced. U.S. … Continue reading “Wednesday: 18 Iraqis Killed, 16 Wounded”

Updated at 12:25 a.m. EST, Feb. 27, 2008At least 33 Iraqis were killed and 20 more were wounded in the latest violence, which included a deadly attack on a minibus in Mosul. Clashes at the Turkish border continued as well. Also, the DOD reported that an American soldier died yesterday at Bethesda from wounds received … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 US Soldier, 33 Iraqis Killed; 20 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:00 a.m. EST, Feb. 26, 2008Turkish forces continued to battle PKK forces in northern Iraq, even as the White House urged Turkey to limit the incursion. The actual number of casualties is unknown as both sides are giving conflicting figures. Elsewhere, at least 44 Iraqis were killed and 37 more were wounded in … Continue reading “Monday: 44 Iraqis Killed, 37 Wounded”

Updated at 10:25 a.m. EST, Feb. 25, 2008Suicide bombers using the Arbaeen religious observance to attack Shi’ite pilgrims, exacted a heavy toll today in Baghdad and Iskandariya. Meanwhile, fighting continues between Turkish troops and PKK rebels in northern Iraq. Overall, 75 Iraqis were killed and another 166 were wounded. The number of Turkish soldiers and … Continue reading “Sunday: 2 US Soldiers, 75 Iraqis Killed; 166 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:12 a.m. EST, Feb. 24, 2008At least 39 Iraqis were killed and another 10 were wounded in the latest round of routine violence. In northern Iraq, Turkish security operations left 55 PKK separatists and two Turkish soldiers dead. The PKK claimed to have the bodies of another 15 Turks who were killed. No … Continue reading “Saturday: 39 Iraqis, 55 PKK Rebels, 17 Turkish Soldiers Killed; 10 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 8:50 p.m. EST, Feb. 22, 2008At least 30 Iraqis were killed and another 39 were wounded during increased violence. Meanwhile, an American soldier died of a non-combat illness, and several GIs were wounded during a bombing in Balad. Hostilities at the Turkish border left at leave five Turkish soldiers and 24 PKK separatists … Continue reading “Friday: 1 US Soldier, 30 Iraqis, 5 Turkish Soldiers, 24 PKK Killed; 39 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:26 a.m. EST, Feb. 22, 2008As the country awaits news on whether Shi’ite Moqtada al-Sadr will extend his ceasefire, at least 38 Iraqis were killed and another 16 were wounded in the latest attacks. New developments at the Turkish border also occurred. Also, two GIs were killed and four British soldiers were wounded … Continue reading “Thursday: 2 GIs, 38 Iraqis Killed; 16 Iraqis Wounded”