Iraqi officials say the death toll from the suicide attack on Saturday night in the Karrada area of Baghdad has risen to 115. According to the Associated Press, police and hospital officials in Baghdad report that 187 others have been injured in this bombing. These officials state that several people are still missing, and there are fears that the death toll may rise. Among the dead are at least 15 children, 10 women, and six police officers. At midnight on Saturday, a suicide vehicle exploded in the commercial area of Karrada. The ISIS group has claimed responsibility for this explosion, stating that its aim was to kill Shiites. The Karrada area is predominantly Shiite. This explosion is the deadliest terrorist attack in Baghdad since July 2015. In the early hours of Sunday, another bomb exploded in the Shiite area of Al-Shaab in Baghdad, resulting in 5 deaths and 16 injuries. The Associated Press reports that these bombings targeted families and young people who had gone to restaurants, cafes, and shopping centers after breaking their fast. This area has been busier than usual ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holidays. These attacks occurred following the liberation of Fallujah from ISIS forces. On the other hand, on Sunday, the Iraqi Joint Operations Command announced that seven villages around Mosul had been retaken from ISIS forces. Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city, fell to ISIS forces in the summer of 2014.
The Death Toll from the Explosion in Baghdad's Karrada Area Rises to 115
A suicide bombing in Baghdad's Karrada area has killed 115 people and injured 187, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attack targeted Shiite civilians during a busy holiday period, raising concerns about security in Iraq as it follows the liberation of Fallujah from ISIS. The situation highlights ongoing sectarian violence and instability in the region.
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📰 What Happened
A suicide bombing in Baghdad's Karrada area killed at least 115 people and injured 187, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attack targeted Shiite civilians during a busy holiday period, raising security concerns in Iraq.
- The bombing is the deadliest attack in Baghdad since July 2015.
- The attack occurred during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, a time of increased public gatherings.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iraq has faced ongoing sectarian violence since the U.S. invasion in 2003, with ISIS exploiting these divisions to gain power. The Shiite-Sunni divide remains a critical issue in Iraqi society.
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