Margaret Griffis

Updated at 10:25 p.m. EST, Feb. 5, 2007 Increased violence continues across Iraq ahead of a U.S.-Iraqi security crackdown. At least 83 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 136 were wounded. Also two GIs and a British soldier were killed in separate incidents. An American soldier died in Baghdad from wounds received … Continue reading “Monday: 83 Iraqis, 2 GIs, 1 Briton Killed; 136 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:41 a.m. EST, Feb. 5, 2007 A day after a large bombing attack killed or injured hundreds in Baghdad, smaller bombings continued to plaque the capital. Throughout the country, 115 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 127 were injured in various attacks. The U.S. military reported that one soldier was killed … Continue reading “Sunday: 115 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 127 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 2:10 a.m. EST, Feb. 4, 2007 At least 210 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 418 wounded, mostly in a series of bombing in the capital and Kirkuk. Also, five American soldiers died in separate incidents. The U.S. military reported on the deaths of three more American servicemembers. Two U.S. … Continue reading “Saturday: 210 Iraqis, 5 GIs Killed; 418 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:35 a.m. EST, Feb. 3, 2007 Although violence is usually lighter on Fridays, at least 104 Iraqis were killed today and 22 injured throughout the country. Also, six American servicemembers died on Thursday and two died on Friday. In Coalition news, three American soldiers were killed in separate vehicle accidents. Another soldier died … Continue reading “Friday: 104 Iraqis, 8 GIs Killed; 22 Iraqis Injured”

Updated at 1:05 a.m. EST, Feb. 2, 2007 At least 138 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 205 injured in violent attacks today. The Iraqi Ministry noted that civilian deaths were up in January over December, and the group Reporters Without Borders released its 2006 report on the state of journalism in Iraq. Also, … Continue reading “Thursday: 138 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 205 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 3:35 a.m. EST, Feb. 1, 2007 At least 273 Iraqis were reported killed or found dead today; this includes 210 suspected militants killed by the Iraqi Army over the last two days. Another 72 Iraqis were injured in violent attacks throughout the country. Also five U.S. servicemembers were reported killed in separate incidents. … Continue reading “Wednesday: 273 Iraqis, 5 GIs Killed; 72 Iraqis Injured”

Updated at 11:58 p.m. EST, Jan. 30, 2007 During the final day of the holy festival of Ashura, 128 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 270 wounded in violent attacks, many directed at pilgrims. Also, two American servicemembers were reported killed in separate incidents. U.S. military authorities reported that a Marine was killed in … Continue reading “Tuesday: 128 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed; 270 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:30 a.m. EST, Jan. 30, 2007 Iraqi forces remain on high alert for Ashura-related violence today. Meanwhile, at least 92 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 95 were injured in today’s smaller attacks. No foreign deaths were reported. Tens of thousands of pilgrims are expected to honor the festival of Ashura … Continue reading “Monday: 92 Iraqis Killed, 95 Wounded”

Updated at 11:15 a.m. EST, Jan. 29, 2007 In Iraq, at least 452 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 182 were injured in various attacks during the festival of Ashura. Three more American servicemembers were killed in separate incidents, and a U.S. helicopter was shot down, killing two more soldiers as well. … Continue reading “Sunday: 452 Iraqis, 5 GIs Killed; 182 Iraqis Injured; US Helicopter Shot Down”

Updated at 1:05 a.m. EST, Jan. 28, 2007 The U.S. military announced that seven U.S. servicemembers were killed and three wounded. Also, at least 92 Iraqi were killed or found dead today and another 83 were wounded in various attacks throughout the country. Baghdad continues to be rocked by various explosion, many in the form … Continue reading “Saturday: 92 Iraqis, 7 GIs Killed; 83 Iraqis Wounded”