Margaret Griffis

Updated at 10:45 p.m. EST, Jan. 20, 2008At least 43 Iraqis were killed and 41 more were wounded in the latest attacks. No Coalition deaths were reported, but two Czech soldiers were wounded during a rocket attack in Basra. Five people were killed and 20 wounded during an Ashuraa celebration in Balad yesterday. In Baghdad, … Continue reading “Sunday: 43 Iraqis Killed, 41 Wounded”

Updated at 6:25 p.m. EST, Jan. 19, 2008The 10-day Ashuraa religious holiday ended today, but violence towards pilgrims continued until the very end. At least 29 Iraqis were killed and 65 others were wounded across Iraq, but none in Karbala, where the main observances were held. No Coalition deaths were reported. Also, Shi’ite leader Muqtada … Continue reading “Saturday: 29 Iraqis Killed, 65 Wounded”

Updated at 12:20 p.m. EST, Jan. 20, 2008At least 171 Iraqis were killed and 213 more were wounded in the latest attacks. The worst violence took place in Nassiriya and Basra, where a Shi’ite sect staged attacks just ahead of the culmination of Ashuraa observances. Meanwhile, Turkey claimed to have destroyed 60 Kurdistan Workers Party … Continue reading “Friday: 1 US Soldier, 171 Iraqis Killed; 213 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 10:40 p.m. EST, Jan. 17, 2008With just a couple of days to go before the culmination of the Ashuraa observances on Saturday, the holy city of Karbala is already packed with Shi’ite pilgrims, and even more are expected to arrive. Increased Iraqi troops were ordered to the area for security purposes, while curfews … Continue reading “Thursday: 41 Iraqis Killed, 40 Wounded”

Updated at 12:50 a.m EST, Jan. 17, 2008Security in Iraq is heightened for the Ashuraa observances now underway, but numerous bombings have nevertheless left at least 32 Iraqis dead and another 72 wounded. Three U.S. soldiers were killed and another two were wounded during a small arms attck today in Salah ad Din province as … Continue reading “Wednesday: 3 US Soldiers, 32 Iraqis Killed; 72 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:45 p.m. EST, Jan. 15, 2008At least 15 Iraqis were killed and 38 were wounded in mostly small bombings. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made a surprise visit to Iraq and praised reconciliation efforts there. Also, Turkish jets resumed attacks on targets in northern Iraq. In … Continue reading “Tuesday: 15 Iraqis Killed, 38 Wounded”

Updated at 11:50 p.m EST, Jan. 14, 2008At least 56 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 11 were wounded in the latest violence. Most of the deaths reported today were suspected gunmen in the Diyala province, but even the now-quiet Anbar province saw multiple attacks. No Coalition troops were reported killed. Also, the … Continue reading “Monday: 56 Iraqis Killed, 11 Wounded”

Updated at 5:25 p.m EST, Jan. 13, 2008At least 13 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 26 were injured in various incidents. In Diyala, deliberately contaminated water sickened over a dozen people. In Baghdad, security forces will impose a motorcycle ban to prevent attacks during Ashuraa. Also, one American soldier was killed and … Continue reading “Sunday: 1 US Soldier, 13 Iraqis Killed; 26 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 5:10 p.m. EST, Jan. 12, 2008U.S. forces announced the removal of troops in Anbar province with the hope that the province will be completely in Iraqi hands by March. The news coincided with a light day of violence in which at least 30 Iraqis were killed and another nine were wounded. Also, a … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 Marine, 30 Iraqis Killed; 9 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:15 a.m. EST, Jan. 12, 2008For the first time in living memory, snow fell in Baghdad this morning. The unusual precipitation was a welcome break and taken by many residents as an omen of peace this prayer day. Unfortunately, 31 Iraqis were still killed and another 11 were wounded in light attacks. No … Continue reading “Friday: 31 Iraqis Killed, 11 Wounded”