January 15, 2014, Baghdad bombings explained
See also: Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2014.
| January 15, 2014 Baghdad bombings |
| Location: | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Date: | 15 January 2014 |
| Fatalities: | 40 |
| Injuries: | 88 |
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]
Notes and References
- Web site: Iraqi army retakes western town seized by gunmen in western province, Attacks kill 50 in Iraq . winnipegfreepress.com . 2014-01-31 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140116124257/http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/authorities-say-series-of-bombings-around-iraqs-capital-baghdad-kill-at-least-12-people-240236651.html . January 16, 2014 .
- Web site: Iraq: bomb attacks in Baghdad, village kill 52 . Hindustan Times . 2014-01-31 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140201022125/http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/bomb-attacks-kill-52-in-iraq/article1-1173132.aspx . February 1, 2014 .
- Web site: Violence kills 75 in Iraq, PM seeks world's support. 15 January 2014 . ca.news.yahoo.com. 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.. 2014-01-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20140116135939/http://ca.news.yahoo.com/bomb-attacks-kill-52-baghdad-baquba-iraqi-police-090905000.html. live.
