Margaret Griffis

Updated at 10:52 p.m. EDT, Oct. 9, 2007At least 76 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 131 more were wounded during a particularly active day in Iraq. Yet another deadly incident involving a private security company has surfaced in Baghdad. A significant number of bombings also occurred in Baghdad and Baiji as well. The … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 GI, 76 Iraqis Killed; 131 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:25 a.m. EDT, Oct. 9, 2007Polish targets in Baghdad were once again attacked in Baghdad. No casualties were reported this time, but Baghdad was rocked numerous bombings. Overall, 54 Iraqis were killed and 88 were wounded in the latest round of violence. Also, a Marine died in combat today in Anbar province, and … Continue reading “Monday: 2 GIs, 54 Iraqis Killed; 88 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:55 p.m. EDT, Oct. 7, 2007Although Iraq was generally quiet today, several bombings rocked Baghdad. Overall, 23 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 20 were wounded so far. U.S. forces were involved in yet another controversial incident in which two first aid workers were killed in Mosul. In Turkey, Kurdish rebels killed … Continue reading “Sunday: 23 Iraqis Killed, 20 Wounded”

Updated at 12:03 p.m. EDT, Oct. 6, 2007At least 33 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 28 were wounded in the latest round of attacks, which included bombings in Kirkuk and Khalis. Also, two GIs were killed and three were wounded in separate events. Three Britons were also wounded. An IED killed one … Continue reading “Saturday: 2 GIs, 33 Iraqis Killed; 28 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:50 p.m. EDT, Oct. 5, 2007In an unusually active Friday, 62 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 62 more were wounded. Two incidents involving U.S. forces are the focus of controversy today as innocent civilians may have been killed. Police sources in Basra are admitting that over a dozen female bodies are … Continue reading “Friday: 4 GIs, 62 Iraqis Killed; 62 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:57 p.m. EDT, Oct. 4, 2007As Baghdad and Tal Afar were rocked by numerous bombings, the cities of Iskandariya, Samarra, Suwayra and Hilla were plagued with assassinations. Overall, at least 68 Iraqis were killed and 112 more were wounded during the latest attacks. And, one MND-B soldier was killed today during a small … Continue reading “Thursday: 1 GI, 68 Iraqis Killed; 112 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:25 p.m. EDT, Oct. 3, 2007Today’s most significant event left the Polish ambassador wounded and his bodyguard dead in Baghdad. Overall, 60 Iraqis were killed and 56 more were wounded during the latest violence. No foreign military deaths were reported. Also, 13 people were kidnapped in Khalis. In Baghdad, a triple bombing targeting … Continue reading “Wednesday: 60 Iraqis Killed, 51 Wounded; Polish Envoy Attacked”

Updated at 7:05 p.m. EDT. Oct. 2, 2007After a quick visit with troops in Basra, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown arrived in Baghdad today. Reports of violence unsurprisingly picked up in the capital. Overall, 46 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 49 more were wounded throughout the country. Also, an American soldier was killed … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 GI, 46 Iraqis Killed; 46 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 10:25 p.m. EDT, Oct. 1, 2007At least 48 Iraqis were killed and 22 more were wounded in the latest attacks. Security forces killed numerous suspects throughout the country, but civilians were also the targets of violence. Also, four GI deaths were reported. Yesterday in the capital, an MND-B soldier was killed and 10 … Continue reading “Monday: 4 GIs, 48 Iraqis Killed; 22 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:15 a.m. EDT, Oct. 1, 2007A significant number of militia suspects and other gunmen were killed in numerous incidents around the country. Overall, 118 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 19 were wounded. Also, one MND-B soldier was killed and another wounded during combat in Baghdad yesterday. In Mosul, 11 dumped … Continue reading “Sunday: 2 GIs, 118 Iraqis Killed; 19 Iraqis Wounded”