10 people were killed and 26 have been wounded in two car explosions in Shia populated areas of Sadr City, Iraq. According to officials, two cars exploded simultaneously near a busy coffee shop and restaurant. Shia Muslims of Iraq have been under attack for centuries, and officials either have been oppressors themselves or failed to protect this targeted population.
About 8,500 Shia Muslims were killed in the year 2013, and 2014 started as a year full of bloodshed, as well. Although Shia are the majority in Iraq, they are the main target for terrorist groups.