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Attacks in Iraqi capital kill at least 19 Shiite pilgrims

Attacks on Shiite pilgrims commemorating the death of revered 8th century Shiite Imam Moussa al-Kazim killed at least 19 people and wounded more than 50 across the Iraqi capital, police officials said.

 

The largest of the attacks happened in central Baghdad when a suicide bomber attacked pilgrims buying food and drinks on their way back from the al-Kazim's shrine located in the capital's Kazimiyah neighborhood. Officials said at least 10 people were killed in the attack and another 25 wounded.

 


פרסום ראשון: 05.12.15, 21:48