2014 Daih bombing explained

2014 Daih bombing
Partof:Insurgency in Bahrain
Location:Al Daih, Bahrain
Target:Bahraini Police
Date:3 March 2014
Type:Bombing
Fatalities:3
Injuries:3
Perpetrator:Al-Ashtar Brigades
Weapons:Pipe bomb

On 3 March 2014, a bombing attack occurred in the Al Daih village of Bahrain. Officers had been dispersing rioters and militants from the village, when a bomb exploded, killing three policemen.[1] including an Emirati officer.[2] [3]

Bombing

Officers were clashing with militants and protesters in a village close to Manama, where witnesses claim to have heard firing tear gas and birdshot to disperse the militants.[4] Three policemen were suddenly killed by a Improvised explosive device midst clashes.[5]

Responsibility

The militant group Saraya al-Ashtar claimed responsibility of the attack in an online statement.[6]

Aftermath

The Bahraini government captured the three militants responsible for this attack, and according to human rights activists, they were likely tortured. On January 15, (Almost threeyears after the bomb attack), the three militants responsible were executed by firing squad.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2014-03-03 . Ministry: Bomb kills three police in Bahrain . 2023-06-22 . Al Arabiya English . en.
  2. Web site: GTD ID:201403030031. Global Terrorism Database. 2024-03-25.
  3. Web site: GTD ID:201403030032. Global Terrorism Database. 2024-03-25.
  4. News: 2014-03-03 . Bomb blast kills three Bahrain policemen . en-GB . BBC News . 2023-06-22.
  5. News: 2014-03-04 . Bahrain puts groups on terrorism list after bomb kills 3 police . en . Reuters . 2023-06-22.
  6. News: 2014-03-04 . Bahrain puts groups on terrorism list after bomb kills 3 police . en . Reuters . 2023-06-22.
  7. News: 2017-01-15 . Bahrain executes three Shia men over 2014 police killing . en-GB . BBC News . 2023-06-22.
  8. Web site: Bahrain executes 3 convicted over police bombing. Kuwaitti times. 2024-03-25.