Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:20 a.m. EDT, Oct. 23, 2007The Kurdistan Worker’s Party has asked a skeptical Turkey for a cease fire. Overall, 111 Iraqis were killed and 75 were wounded during attacks that included a raid by Iraqi National Accord members. In Baghdad, five dumped bodies were found scattered in as many neighborhoods. A roadside bomb … Continue reading “Monday: 111 Iraqis Killed, 75 Wounded”

Updated at 11:15 p.m. EDT, Oct. 21, 2007At least 78 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 83 more were wounded in the latest violence. Most of the casualties occurred during a U.S. raid in Sadr City. During incidents at the Turkish border, another 49 people were killed and 24 more were wounded. No Coalition … Continue reading “Sunday: 78 Iraqis Killed, 83 Wounded”

Updated at 11:59 p.m. EDT, Oct. 20, 2007At least 24 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 32 more were wounded in the latest violence. A wanted serial killer was arrested al-Bu Owan. Also, the DOD reported that a Marine was killed yesterday in Baghdad, while an MND-B soldier was killed and eight others were … Continue reading “Saturday: 2 GIs, 24 Iraqis Killed; 32 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:15 p.m. EDT, Oct. 19, 2007At least 22 Iraqis were killed and 22 were wounded during violence that was extremely light — even for the Friday prayer day when few reporters are working. Also, two American servicemembers died in separate incidents. An MND-B soldier was killed and another was wounded during an IED … Continue reading “Friday: 2 GIs, 22 Iraqis Killed; 22 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:31 a.m. EDT, Oct. 19, 2007In what may be more unwarranted attacks on civilians by foreign security personnel, three people were wounded during an incident in Kirkuk and five more in a separate event in Baghdad that involved U.S. troops. Overall, 39 Iraqis were killed and 58 more were wounded in attacks throughout … Continue reading “Thursday: 1 GI, 39 Iraqis Killed; 58 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:55 p.m. EDT, Oct. 17, 2007On a relatively quiet Wednesday, at least 37 Iraqis were killed and 28 more were wounded while tensions on the Turkish border continue. An American soldier died of a non-combat-related illness in Germany after being flown out of Tikrit. Also, an Australian soldier was shot and wounded during … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 GI, 37 Iraqis Killed, 28 Wounded”

Updated at 12:12 a.m. EDT, Oct. 17, 2007Bombings in Baghdad and Mosul injured scores of people. Overall, 56 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 144 more were wounded. No foreign military deaths were reported. In Baghdad, four unidentified bodies were found dumped in as many neighborhoods. A car bomb killed seven people and wounded … Continue reading “Tuesday: 56 Iraqis Killed, 144 Wounded”

Updated at 12:06 p.m. EDT, Oct. 15, 2007At least 46 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 76 more were wounded in the latest violence. Figures may yet rise in two separate attacks, which occurred in Diwaniya and Balad. No foreign military deaths were reported. The DOD reported that two American soldiers were killed in … Continue reading “Monday: 2 GIs, 46 Iraqis Killed; 76 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:54 p.m. EDT, Oct. 14, 2007Due to the holiday news blackout, a significant suicide bombing yesterday in Samarra went unreported until today. Overall, at least 69 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 74 more were wounded in the latest attacks. Most were civilians. Two American soldiers were reported killed in separate events. … Continue reading “Sunday: 2 GIs, 69 Iraqis Killed; 74 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:55 p.m. EDT, Oct. 13, 2007Thanks to the Eid al-Fitr holiday, news was scant for a second day in a row. Many newspapers in Iraq have temporarily ceased publication during the holiday. Overall, at least 58 Iraqis were killed, mostly gunmen, and 22 more were wounded in the latest round of violence. Also, … Continue reading “Saturday: 4 GIs, 58 Iraqis Killed; 22 Iraqis Wounded”