April 2016 Baghdad bombing
At least 38 people were killed and 86 others wounded, as a result of two car bombings, in Iraq's capital of Baghdad. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claimed responsibility for the attack.[2][1]
| April 2016 Baghdad bombings | |
|---|---|
| Part of Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017) | |
| Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Date | 30 April 2016 |
| Target | Shia pilgrims |
Attack type | Suicide car bombing |
| Weapons | Bombs |
| Deaths | 38[1] |
| Injured | 86[1] |
| Perpetrator |  ISIS |
| Motive | Terror |
Bombing
On 30 April 2016, a car exploded in southeastern Baghdad, targeting Shia pilgrims that were walking to the Kadhimiyah shrine. It resulted in at least 38 deaths and 86 other wounded, according to local police officials.[2] Other government security officials suggested the target was an open-air market.[3]
See also
References
- Adel, Loaa (1 May 2016). "Samawah explosion casualties jump to 38 dead and 86 wounded". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- "Samawah explosion casualties jump to 38 dead and 86 wounded". May 2016. Archived from the original on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- "Baghdad: Car bomb kills 21, injures 42". Daily News and Analysis. 30 April 2016. Archived from the original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
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