29 Mar 2024
Saturday 15 October 2016 - 17:28
Story Code : 235211

Bomb blast targets Shia gathering in Baghdad, kills 31

A bomber has detonated an explosive vest among Shia mourners at a religiousgathering in the Iraqi capital ofBaghdad, killing at least 31people and wounding more than 30 others.

The bomb went off inside a tent filled with people taking part in Ashura processions, mourning the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)s grandson, Imam Hussein (PBUH), in the 7th century.

The tent was set up in a crowded market in the citys northern al-Shaab district.

The Takfiri Daesh terrorists claimed responsibility for the attack.

The country has been the scene of a campaign of terror by Daesh.

Last week, at least nine people lost their lives after a bomberset off his explosives in the east of the Iraqi capital.

Daesh unleashed its campaign of death and destruction against the country in 2014, seizing the northern city of Mosul and declaring it asits so-called headquarters.

A large and multi-faceted operation is due to liberate the city.

By Press TV
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