Margaret Griffis

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”

Updated at 1:20 a.m. EST, Feb. 21, 2008At least 28 Iraqis were killed and another 53 were wounded across Iraq during attacks that included a significant bombing in Muqdadiyah and a mortar attack on a children playing soccer in Balad. One American soldier was killed and three more were wounded during a rocket-propelled grenade attack … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 US Soldier, 1 US Civilian, 28 Iraqis Killed; 53 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 3:05 a.m. EST, Feb. 20, 2008The Interior Ministry began rounding up homeless and mentally challenged people in Baghdad to prevent their exploitation by armed groups. Meanwhile, a large explosion in Baghdad killed over a dozen policemen who were trying to defuse several rockets. At least 40 Iraqis were killed and 67 more were … Continue reading “Tuesday: 3 US Soldiers, 40 Iraqis Killed; 67 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:50 a.m. EST, Feb. 19, 2008At least 29 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 36 were wounded during the latest attacks. Rocket fire targeted the Green Zone and Baghdad International Airport. No Coalition deaths were reported. A roadside bomb in Mosul left three dead and four wounded in the al-Iqtesadiyn quarter. … Continue reading “Monday: 29 Iraqis Killed, 36 Wounded”

Updated at 1:22 a.m. EST, Feb. 18, 2008The U.S. Army noted that attacks on Coalition troops and Iraqi security forces dropped significantly over the last year; however, two American soldiers were killed and another was wounded during a small arms attack in Diyala province this morning. Elsewhere, at least 24 Iraqis were killed and another … Continue reading “Sunday: 2 US Soldiers, 24 Iraqis Killed; 22 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:30 a.m. EST, Feb. 17, 2008A U.S. general warned that, despite a drawdown, there may be more troops in Iraq by next summer than it did before the surge. At least 22 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 10 were wounded in the latest attacks. No Coalition deaths were reported; however, … Continue reading “Saturday: 22 Iraqis Killed, 10 Wounded”

Updated at 11:15 p.m. EST, Feb. 15, 2008At least 33 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 21 more were wounded during the latest violence. It is the weekly prayer day, and two suicide bombers took advantage of mosque worshippers to stage an attack in Tal Afar. No Coalition deaths were reported.Two suicide bombers killed … Continue reading “Friday: 33 Iraqis Killed, 21 Wounded”

Updated at 1:35 a.m. EST, Feb. 15, 2008At least 41 people were killed or found dead and 56 more were wounded during the latest attacks, which included a serious bombing in Sadr City. No Coalition deaths were reported, but two foreign security contractors were injured during a bombing. Also, a British journalist held in Basra … Continue reading “Thursday: 41 Iraqis Killed, 56 Wounded”

Updated at 7:20 p.m. EST, Feb. 13, 2008During light violence, at least 19 Iraqis were killed and 12 more were wounded. No Coalition troops were reported killed. In other news, the speaker of the Iraqi parliament is threatening to disband it over issues of distrust and ability to pass laws. Meanwhile, an interpreter working for … Continue reading “Wednesday: 19 Iraqis Killed, 12 Wounded”

Updated at 7:35 p.m. EST, Feb. 12, 2008As Coalition and Iraqi forces secure more areas in Iraq, the number of mass graves found has increased. The latest was found in Muqdadiyah, while several more bodies were discovered scattered around Baquba. Overall, at least 46 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 18 more were wounded … Continue reading “Tuesday: 46 Iraqis Killed, 18 Wounded”