January 15, 2014 Baghdad bombings

The January 15, 2014 Baghdad bombings occurred on 15 January 2014 when at least eight car bombs exploded in north, central and eastern Baghdad killing 40 civilians and injuring 88 others. The bombs targeted a number of open-stall markets and commercial areas, attempting to inflict the maximum number of casualties.[1][2][3]

January 15, 2014 Baghdad bombings
LocationBaghdad, Iraq
Date15 January 2014
Deaths40
Injured88

References

  1. "Iraqi army retakes western town seized by gunmen in western province, Attacks kill 50 in Iraq". winnipegfreepress.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  2. "Iraq: bomb attacks in Baghdad, village kill 52". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  3. "Violence kills 75 in Iraq, PM seeks world's support". ca.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2014-01-31. At least eight bombs struck the capital, mostly in Shi'ite districts, killing 40 people and wounding 88, police and medics said.
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