In a recent wave of bloodshed 74 people killed and wounded many in Iraq
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email
  • Whatsapp
  • Linkedin
  • Print
  • According to reports, a coordinated wave of bombings tore through Shia areas in and around the Iraqi capital on August 28, killed at least 74 people and wounded many more. The blasts, which came in quick succession, mainly targeted residents out shopping and on their way to work. In addition to the bombings, the death toll included seven family members killed when gunmen raided their home and shot them as they slept. Insurgents deployed explosives-laden cars, suicide bombers and other bombs and targeted parking lots, outdoor markets and restaurants in predominantly Shia neighbourhoods of Baghdad, according to officials. A military convoy was also hit south of the capital. The northern neighbourhood of Kazimiyah, home to a prominent, gold-domed Shia shrine, was the worst hit. Two bombs went off in a parking lot, followed by a suicide car bomber who struck onlookers who had gathered at the scene. Police said 10 people were killed and 27 wounded in that attack. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks, but they bore the hallmarks of the Iraqi branch of Al Qaeda.1

    Top