18 February 2007 Baghdad bombings explained

18 February 2007 Baghdad bombings
Partof:Iraqi civil war
Location:Baghdad, Iraq
Date:18 February 2007
Timezone:UTC+3
Type:Car bombings
Fatalities:63
Injuries:131
Perps:Unknown
Motive:Anti-Shi'ism

On 18 February 2007, three car bombs exploded in predominantly Shia areas of Baghdad, killing at least 63 people and injuring more than 120. The bombings occurred despite a huge military offense, led by US and Iraqi troops.

One of the killed, Ehab Karim, was a midfield footballer for Al Sinaa.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Blast kills Iraqi player. 1 August 2011. The New York Times. 20 February 2007. 6 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190306050630/https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/20/sports/20iht-world21.4658265.html. live.
  2. Web site: Iraqi Player Dies of Blast Injuries . https://archive.today/20130203170106/http://www.the-afc.com/en/member-association-news/west-asia-news/8020 . dead . 3 February 2013 . Member Association News . The Asian Football Confederation . 1 August 2011 .