In a suicide bombing in a busy commercial area of Baghdad that occurred during peak hours, at least 13 people were killed, five of whom were foreigners. Iyad Allawi, the Prime Minister of the Iraqi interim government, stated that terrorists are trying to prevent the transfer of power and sovereignty to Iraqis on June 30. Falah al-Naqib, the Iraqi Minister of Interior, indicated that initial evidence suggests the bomber was from outside Iraq. Among the dead were two British, one American, and one French national who worked for an American electrical company. The nationality of the fifth foreign citizen who lost their life in this incident remains unclear. Dozens of others were injured. Following the explosion, which occurred on a Monday, a group of angry Iraqis gathered at the scene and shouted anti-American slogans. Some in the crowd expressed anger at America's inability to provide security. In another suicide bombing with a car bomb, 12 Iraqis were killed on Sunday.
At least 13 killed in a suicide bombing in Baghdad - 2004-06-15
A suicide bombing in Baghdad killed at least 13 people, including five foreigners, as terrorists attempt to disrupt the upcoming transfer of power to Iraqis. The incident has sparked anti-American protests, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in Iraq.
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📰 What Happened
A suicide bombing in a busy commercial area of Baghdad killed at least 13 people, including five foreigners. The attack is seen as an attempt by terrorists to disrupt the upcoming transfer of power to Iraqis.
- The bombing occurred during peak hours in a commercial area.
- The attack resulted in protests against American security efforts.
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📚 Background
Iraq was undergoing a significant transition after the fall of Saddam Hussein, with efforts to establish a democratic government amid ongoing violence from insurgent groups.
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