Margaret Griffis

Updated at 11:45 p.m EST, Dec. 9, 2007Baiji was again the scene of an attack that left several people dead or injured. Overall, 46 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 28 were wounded throughout the country. No Coalition deaths were reported. Also, officials have banned the use of government vehicles that lack license … Continue reading “Sunday: 46 Iraqis Killed, 28 Wounded”

Updated at 5:55 p.m. EST, Dec. 8, 2007At least 48 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 88 more were wounded in the latest round of violence. In Baiji a significant attack caused a large number of casualties. Meanwhile, Mosul is considering digging a security trench around the city. No Coalition casualties were reported. The … Continue reading “Saturday: 48 Iraqis Killed, 88 Wounded”

Updated at 7:10 p.m EST, Dec. 7, 2007A pair of suicide bombings in Diyala province shook an otherwise quiet prayer day. Armed attacks were the flavor of the day elsewhere. Overall, at least 39 Iraqis were killed and 45 more were wounded. No Coalition troop deaths were reported. In Muqdadiya, a female suicide bomber killed … Continue reading “Friday: 39 Iraqis Killed, 45 Wounded”

Updated at 11:50 p.m. EST, Dec. 7, 2007At least 25 Iraqis were killed or found dead ands 24 more were wounded in the latest attacks and raids. Several new explosions were heard in Baghdad. No Coalition casualties were reported. In Baghdad, a roadside bomb in the Jisr Diyala district left six wounded. A separate bomb … Continue reading “Thursday: 25 Iraqis Killed, 24 Wounded”

Updated at 6:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 5, 2007A series of bombings in several major cities rocked Iraq today. Overall, at least 31 Iraqis were killed and 70 were wounded in the latest attacks. Most of the victims were civilians. Also, three U.S. soldiers were killed in separate incidents. During a combined IED and small arms … Continue reading “Wednesday: 3 US Soldiers, 31 Iraqis Killed; 70 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:00 a.m. EST, Dec. 5, 2007At least 47 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 51 more were wounded. Kidnappers holding five Britons are threatening to kill one of them in 10 days unless British troops withdraw from Iraq. Also, congressional investigators from the U.S. have noted that ongoing violence in Iraq continues … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 US Soldier, 47 Iraqis Killed; 51 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:30 a.m. EST, Dec. 4, 2007At least 64 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 15 more were wounded in the latest round of violence. No Coalition casualties were reported. Also, a British report admitted that British troops were unable to make Basra safe. A British parliamentary report admitted that British troops failed … Continue reading “Monday: 64 Iraqis Killed, 15 Wounded”

Updated at 11:00 p.m. EST, Dec. 2, 2007At least 53 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 33 were wounded in the lastest round of violence. A mass grave was found in Fallujah and over a dozen people were wounded during a car bombing in Baquba. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, conflicting reports … Continue reading “Sunday: 53 Iraqis Killed, 33 Wounded”

Updated at 12:27 a.m. EST, Dec. 2, 2007At least 40 Iraqis were killed and 46 more wounded during the latest violence. One U.S. soldier was also killed. Meanwhile, Sunni lawmakers walked out of parliament to protest the house arrest of their leader, while the Interior Ministry reported that 20,000 employees were dismissed. Also, Turkey claimed … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 US Soldier, 40 Iraqis Killed; 46 Iraqis Wounded; 41 Iraqis Kidnapped”

Updated at 11:55 p.m. EST, Nov. 30, 2007An otherwise quiet prayer day was marked by the detention of dozens of people associated with a Sunni leader. Five U.S. soldiers were injured during a controlled detonation of a car bomb found at the politician’s Baghdad office. Two U.S soldiers were killed in separate incidents elsewhere. Overall, … Continue reading “Friday: 2 U.S. Soldiers, 21 Iraqis Killed; 9 Iraqis Wounded; 30 Iraqis Kidnapped”