Margaret Griffis

Updated at 12:45 a.m. EST, Jan. 7, 2007 Although the week began relatively peacefully, violenge surged today, in part due to a renewed effort to control sectarian violence in the capital. At least 130 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 11 were wounded in violent attacks. Military authorities announced the deaths of … Continue reading “Saturday: 130 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed; 11 Iraqis, 2 Coalition Soldiers Wounded”

Updated at 11:55 a.m. EST, Jan. 6, 2007 In Baghdad, Muslim clerics issued warnings that residents should be on the alert for increased attacks during what is called “Baghdad Liberation Day.” Clashes did erupt in one neighborhood despite precautions. Overall today, 82 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 27 were wounded in separate … Continue reading “Friday: 82 Iraqis Killed, 27 Wounded”

Updated at 11:40 p.m. EST, Jan. 4, 2007 Today’s planned execution of two of Saddam Hussein’s colleagues has been postponed indefinitely following criticism over the former leader’s hanging. The 96 Iraqis who were killed or found dead today were not so lucky nor was the American soldier who was gunned down in western Baghdad. Another … Continue reading “Thursday: 96 Iraqis, GI Killed; 78 Iraqis, 5 GIs Wounded”

Updated at 11:55 p.m. EST, Jan. 3, 2007 Iraq, especially Baghdad, remains remarkably quiet as the Eid al-Adha holiday draws to an end, but at least 34 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 20 were wounded. Also, U.S. military authorities today reported that an American soldier was killed when a roadside bomb blasted his … Continue reading “Wednesday: 34 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed; 20 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:25 p.m. EST, Jan.1, 2007 In Iraq today, at least 70 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 11 wounded in various attacks throughout the country. Also, U.S. authorities reported that an American soldier was killed yesterday, and in a separate incident a GI killed an Iraqi soldier during an “altercation.” The … Continue reading “Tuesday: 70 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 11 Iraqis Injured”

Updated at 12:30 a.m. EST, Jan. 2, 2007 Violence continued on Monday, following a weekend where Iraq saw the execution of Saddam Hussein and the 3,000th American casualty. At least 76 Iraqis were killed or found dead today, 10 were injured, and the deaths of two more GIs were reported. In Coalition news, military authorities … Continue reading “Monday: 76 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed; 10 Iraqis, 2 GIs Wounded”

Updated at 12:30 a.m EST, Jan. 1, 2006 A day after Saddam Hussein’s execution, Iraq remains eerily quiet. So far 24 Iraqis have been killed and 16 wounded in violent attacks. The U.S. military reported that one American soldier was killed and two more injured when a roadside bomb blasted them in southeastern Baghdad. Another … Continue reading “Sunday: 24 Iraqis, 2 GIs Killed; 16 Iraqis, 2 GIs Wounded”

Updated at 6:05 p.m. EST, Dec. 30, 2006 Saddam Hussein was hanged at dawn. He joins the 110 other Iraqis who were killed or found dead today; another 172 Iraqis were wounded in violent attacks throughout the country. Also, the death of another American soldier brought the total number of GIs killed in Iraq to … Continue reading “Saturday: 110 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 167 Wounded”

Updated at 12:25 a.m. EST, Dec. 30, 2006 Arab media is reporting that Saddam Hussein has been executed. At least five American servicemembers were killed, and the death of a sixth soldier was reported. In Baghdad, a soldier was killed and another two were wounded when a roadside bomb blasted their vehicle in the capital … Continue reading “Friday: Saddam Hussein Executed; 66 Iraqis, 6 GIs, UK Soldier Killed”

Updated at 11:00 p.m EST, Dec. 28, 2006 As millions of Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, 80 Iraqis were killed and another 110 wounded in violent attacks throughout Iraq today. Also, two American servicemembers were killed and another two were reported dead, bringing the December total of U.S. dead in Iraq to … Continue reading “Thursday: 80 Iraqis, 4 GIs Killed; 110 Iraqis, 1 GI Wounded”