Margaret Griffis

In the wake of U.S. elections and the lifting of curfews, the persistent violence in Iraq resumed at an accelerated pace. At least 199 Iraqis were killed or reported dead and 137 more were injured in various attacks around the country. Three foreigners either serving in the Coalition or working alongside it were also reported … Continue reading “Wednesday: 2 GIs, 199 Iraqis Killed or Reported Dead; 3 GIs, 137 Wounded”

Updated at 6:25 p.m. EST, Nov. 1, 2006 As curfews lift in war-torn Iraq, the violence slowly returns. At least 67 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 61 were wounded in several locations throughout the country. The deaths of two coalition soldiers, one American and one British, were also announced. The U.S. … Continue reading “Tuesday: 2 Coalition Soldiers Killed; 67 Iraqis Killed, 61 Wounded”

Updated at 6:05 p.m. EST, Nov. 6, 2006 Curfews set in place to curb violence following the death sentence imposed on former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein are being lifted in a staggered manner. By Tuesday, all curfews should be gone. Despite the crackdown, 59 bodies were discovered across Iraq late Sunday and into Monday. Another … Continue reading “Monday: 5 GIs Reported Killed; 63 Iraqis Killed, 20 Wounded”

Updated at 12:40 p.m. EST, Nov. 5, 2006 Today, the U.S-backed Iraqi High Tribunal sentenced Saddam Hussein to death. Pending appeals, his half-brother and another senior official will be executed as well. Several other officials received prison sentences or were acquitted. Military authorities also reported the deaths of another U.S. servicemember on Saturday. Protestations and … Continue reading “Sunday: 89 Iraqis, 3 GIs Killed; 71 Iraqis wounded; Saddam Sentenced To Death”

Updated at 10:40 p.m. EST, Nov. 4, 2006 Security forces in Iraq are on high alert awaiting the Sunday outcome of Saddam Hussein’s trial. Hoping to curb any violence the expected guilty verdict might incite, authorities have also ordered a special curfew in Baghdad and other parts of the country. However, these measures did not … Continue reading “Saturday: 102 Iraqis Killed, 65 Injured”

Updated 9:00 p.m EST, Nov. 3, 2006 Authorities in Baghdad reported the discovery of 87 bodies scattered throughout the capital over a 36-hour period. This brings the tally to 132 Iraqis killed and 14 wounded. In prominent deaths, the gunshot-riddled body of journalist Abdul Majeed Ismael Khalil was discovered in Baghdad; he was abducted last … Continue reading “Friday: 132 Iraqis Killed, 14 Wounded”

Updated at 12:40 a.m. EST, Nov. 3, 2006 The November tally of U.S. military deaths has quickly risen to eleven. Eight servicemembers were reported killed today and another two were added to yesterday’s count. Also, several prominent Iraqis and members of their families were assassinated in different parts of the country. They are among the … Continue reading “Thursday: 8 GIs, 60 Iraqis Killed; 98 Iraqis Injured”

Updated at 11:45 a.m. EST, Nov. 2, 2006 Another 91 Iraqis were killed and 42 more wounded in violent acts today. November’s first U.S. military fatality occurred today west of Baghdad; a soldier was killed when a roadside bomb blasted his vehicle. The U.S. military also reported that a soldier was killed by small arms … Continue reading “Wednesday: 91 Iraqis, 3 GIs Killed; 42 Iraqis, 1 Marine Wounded”

Updated at 11:20 a.m. EST, Nov. 1, 2006 In the latest developments in war-torn Iraq, 80 Iraqis were killed and another 37 were wounded in violent acts. At least 40 more Iraqis are reported kidnapped in one incident alone and the U.S. military also reported two more American servicemember deaths today. One American soldier was … Continue reading “Tuesday: 80 Iraqis, 2 American Soldiers Killed; 37 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:50 a.m. EST, Nov.3,, 2006 In Iraq, there is little doubt now that the holiday break from violence was just that. At least 107 Iraqis have so far died on Monday and another 120 were wounded. The U.S. death toll for October alone hit 101 today making this the fourth deadliest month since … Continue reading “Monday: 107 Iraqis, 1 Marine and 1 US MP Killed; 120 Iraqis Injured”