Margaret Griffis

Updated at 1:05 a.m. EST, Jan. 27, 2007 Although Fridays are the Muslim prayer day and generally quiet, several bombs rocked the capital today. Overall, 84 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 130 were injured in various attacks throughout Iraq. Also, a Marine was killed in combat today in Anbar province. In … Continue reading “Friday: 84 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 130 Iraqis Injured”

Updated at 1:25 a.m. EST, Jan. 26, 2007 At least 113 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 193 wounded during a series of bombings in the capital and other attacks throughout the country. One American soldier was killed and three more GIs were wounded in a roadside bomb attack northwest of the … Continue reading “Thursday: 113 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 190 Iraqis, 3 GIs, 2 Britons Wounded”

Updated at 12:25 p.m. EST, Jan. 24, 2007 U.S. forces conducted major operation along Haifa Street in Baghdad today. Dozens were killed and many were injured. Throughout the country, at least 137 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 70 were wounded. At least three U.S. servicemembers were also killed. One soldier was killed and … Continue reading “Wednesday: 137 Iraqis, 3 GIs Killed; 70 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:00 a.m EST, Jan. 24, 2007 A day after a major bombing in Baghdad, violence rages on. Overall, 100 Iraqis were reported killed or found dead and another 56 were wounded in attacks around the country. Also, five more American servicemembers were killed in separate incidents on Sunday and Monday, and a civilian … Continue reading “Tuesday: 100 Iraqis, 5 GIs Killed; 56 Iraqis Wounded; Helicopter Crash Kills 5 Americans”

Updated at 12:25 a.m. EST, Jan. 23, 2007 In today’s violence, a coordinated bomb attack killed dozens and injured over 160 in a Baghdad marketplace. Overall, 158 Iraqis were killed and 226 wounded throughout the country. One American soldier was killed and four more wounded in a roadside bomb attack in Ninewah province today. A … Continue reading “Bloody Monday: 158 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 226 Iraqis Wounded, 4 GIs Wounded”

Updated at 12:25 1.m. EST, Jan. 22, 2007 At least six more American servicemembers were reported killed in separate events that occurred on Saturday, and two Marines were killed on Sunday. This brings the weekend total to 29 American deaths. Meanwhile, 70 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 26 were wounded in violent attacks … Continue reading “Bloody Weekend: 29 American Servicemembers, 1 British Soldier, 151 Iraqis Killed”

Updated at 12:35 p.m. EST, Jan. 21, 2007 Saturday was the deadliest day for U.S. forces in almost two years. American military authorities reported that an American helicopter crashed, killing 12 American soldiers near Baquba. The U.S. military also announced that nine other American soldiers were killed in five separate incidents; three soldiers were wounded … Continue reading “Deadly Saturday: 81 Iraqis, 21 GIs Killed; 33 Iraqis, 3 GIs Wounded”

Updated at 5:00 p.m. EST, Jan. 19, 2007 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates made an unannounced trip to southern Iraq today to meet with Coalition leaders. Ahead of the visit one GI was killed and three were wounded in the capital; six British soldiers in Basra were hurt in a separate incident. Also, 37 Iraqis … Continue reading “Friday: 37 Iraqis, GI Killed; 22 Iraqis, 3 GIs, 6 Britons Wounded”

Updated at 12:10 a.m. EST, Jan. 18, 2007 Bombings have been preferred method of attack during this week’s surge in violence. Today alone, at least 87 Iraqis were killed and another 117 wounded in several incidents. Military authorities also announced the death of an American sailor from non-combat-related causes. A British soldier was injured in … Continue reading “Thursday: 97 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 117 Iraqis, 1 Briton Wounded”

Updated at 11:56 a.m. EST, Jan. 18, 2007 A second day of increased violence followed the executions of Saddam’s half-brother and the former head of Iraq’s Revolutionary Court. At least 238 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and 118 were injured. The U.S. military also reported on the deaths of two American soldiers; one … Continue reading “Wednesday: 238 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed; 118 Iraqis, 1 GI, 3 Britons Injured”