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| Title | Baghdad market blasts kill at least 21 |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Iraq |
| Publication Date | 23 June 2011 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Baghdad market blasts kill at least 21, 23 June 2011, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4e0b2e336b9.html [accessed 27 May 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Baghdad market blasts kill at least 21
June 23, 2011
Iraqi security officials say three explosions tore through a market in southern Baghdad, killing at least 21 people and wounding more than 40.
Officials say the bombs went off in quick succession at the Shurt al-Raba market when it was crowded with shoppers.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy reported that an American civilian contractor was killed in an attack in Baghdad.
Violence in Iraq has fallen dramatically since its peak in 2006 and 2007, but attacks have surged in recent months.
compiled from agency reports
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Topics: Terrorism,
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