Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:17 a.m. EDT, Aug. 2, 2007Violence returned at full throttle to Baghdad as several large bombings killed dozens of people on a day that the Sunni bloc quit the Iraqi government. Overall, 178 Iraqis were killed and 188 were wounded during the latest round of attacks. Also, 18 Iraqis were kidnapped at a … Continue reading “Wednesday: 6 GIs, 1 Briton, 178 Iraqis Killed; 188 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:59 p.m. EDT, July 31, 2007At least 34 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 29 more were wounded on a very quiet Tuesday. A Marine was killed yesterday during combat operations in Anbar province. Also, a U.S. helicopter was forced to land when it came under fire in New Baghdad, but all … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 Marine, 34 Iraqis Killed; 29 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:55 p.m EDT, July 30, 2007No major incidents involving Asian Cup celebrations were reported yesterday; however, Baghdad suffered one significant car bombing today. Overall, at least 82 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 65 were wounded. Also the U.S. military reported that four American servicemembers were killed. The DOD reported that three … Continue reading “Monday: 4 GIs, 82 Iraqis Killed; 65 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:58 p.m. EDT, July 29, 2007Most of the country is celebrating the Iraqi soccer team’s championship win in the Asian Cup; however, security forces are bracing for what may be an excuse for extra violence. Several cities have car curfews in place. In the latest round of attacks, 66 Iraqis were killed and … Continue reading “Sunday: 2 GIs, 66 Iraqis Killed; 63 Wounded”

Updated at 6:35 p.m. EDT, July 28, 2007At least 89 Iraqis were killed and 53 were wounded in the latest round of attacks. No foreign military were reported killed, but a Turkish villager was killed when he refused to feed Kurdish rebels. In Baghdad, 20 unidentified bodies were found scattered across several neighborhoods. A car … Continue reading “Saturday: 89 Iraqis Killed, 53 Wounded”

Updated at 11:30 p.m EDT, July 27, 2007U.S. forces entered Karbala where a major clash with the Mahdi Army ensued and dozens were killed or wounded. Overall, at least 60 Iraqis were killed and 55 were wounded throughout the country. Also, a Task Force Lightning was killed when an explosion blasted his vehicle while in … Continue reading “Friday: 1 GI, 60 Iraqis Killed; 55 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:05 a.m EDT, July 27, 2007At least 106 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 256 were wounded in violent attacks, which included incidents targeting soccer fans. Also, five new American servicemembers deaths were reported by the U.S. Military.An American soldier was killed by small arms fire in southern Baghdad yesterday. Also … Continue reading “Thursday: 5 GIs, 106 Iraqis Killed; 256 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:10 p.m EDT, July 25, 2007Gunfire erupted again today, but this time it was caused by a win for the Iraqi national soccer team in the Asian Cup. The celebratory mood was felt throughout the country even into Kurdish areas. However, at least 116 Iraqis were killed and 186 were wounded during violent … Continue reading “Wednesday: 116 Iraqis, 3 GIs Killed; 186 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:20 p.m. EDT, July 24, 2007Today’s most significant event was a suicide bombing that killed or injured almost 100 in Hilla. Altogether, 59 Iraqis were killed and 103 were injured in the latest attacks. The DOD reported that one American servicemember was killed yesterday in a non-hostile vehicle accident.A suicide car bomber killed … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 GI, 59 Iraqis Killed; 103 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:45 p.m. EDT, July 23, 2007A series of car bombings in Baghdad today left dozens dead and injured. Overall, 104 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 114 more were wounded in violence throughout Iraq. Three American servicemembers were killed in separate events as well.A Marine was killed while conducting combat operations in … Continue reading “Monday: 3 GIs, 104 Iraqis Killed; 114 Iraqis Wounded”