Iraq crisis: 'At least 50 killed' in wave of terrorist attacks across Baghdad
Source: The Independent
At least 50 people have been killed and many wounded in a wave of bomb attacks on Baghdad bearing the hallmarks of Isis.
The Islamist group, which controls several major cities and towns surrounding the Iraqi capital, has claimed responsibility for the most deadly attack in the Dawlai district.
Two car bombs exploded simultaneously in a shopping area, killing between 14 and 16 civilians and wounding more than 30 others, according to varying reports.
Also on Thursday, a suicide bomber rammed a car laden with explosives into a police checkpoint in the eastern suburb of Talibiyah at 2.30pm, killing at least 12 people, a police officer said.
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Four car bombs hit Shia districts of Baghdad on Thursday afternoon. At least 36 people were killed and 98 wounded within the space of two hours, Iraqi officials said. The deadliest attack took place when two parked car bombs exploded simultaneously in the northern Dolaie neighbourhood, killing 14 civilians.
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Isis fighters are now encamped on the outskirts of the capital, and appear to be able to target important installations with relative ease. Earlier this month four mortar shells rocked the Green Zone in the heart of Baghdad, home to the US embassy and numerous government buildings.
The jihadists have also fired off mortars at the Shia northern district of Kadhimiya. On Tuesday night they succeeded in killing a member of parliament.
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