Series of Attacks Across Iraq
A series of bomb explosions in Iraq caused more deaths amongst Shia Muslims of the Baghdad.
One bomb went off near a crowded bus stop in Sadr City neighborhood, killing nine people, including children and wounded 16.
Another bomb aimed to target polices patrol missed the target and killed two civilians and wounded 10 in the capital’s northern Chikok district.
The third bomb exploded in Baghdad’s eastern suburb of Kamaliya killing three civilians and wounding 14 others.
Thursday night, shortly after sunset, a suicide bomber set off his explosive belt near a Shia mosque in the city of Kirkuk after being prevented by guards from entering. Four people were killed and 42 were wounded in the attack that was apparently targeting Shia Muslims inside the mosque.
Violent acts aimed to increase sectarian dispute is increasing in Iraq. SRW believes Iraqi government should investigate the bombings and make sure all groups, majority Shia Muslims and minority Sunni, live in peace. The government should ensure that terrorists do not find opportunities to turn sectarian violence into bloodshed.
