Baghdad, Iraq--23 November 2006

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Baghdad, Iraq--23 November 2006

compiled by Wm. Robert Johnston
last modified 26 November 2017

Date: 23 November 2006

Location: Baghdad, Iraq

Type of event: terrorism

Description:

Multiple bombings took place in Sadr City, a Shia sector of Baghdad, Iraq. At least three car bombs exploded over a period of minutes, one at a busy square, one at a food market, and one near a bus stop. At least 202 were killed and about 250 injured. A short time later, a dozen mortars struck the Sunni Adhamiya district, injuring 10.

Consequences: 202 killed, 260 injured

References:

BBC, 24 Nov. 2006, "Baghdad Shias mourn bomb victims," BBC, on line [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6179500.stm].
BBC, 23 Nov. 2006, "Devastating blasts hit Sadr City," BBC, on line [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6177356.stm].

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