Sadly late last night a bombing in Baghdad happened targeting the Karrada district were the citizens were celebrating Ramadan. Death total has risen to 125 people, including a dozen young children and 187 people wounded. This is the third massive attack carried out from ISIS supporters in the last few days. The extremists of ISIS or the Islamic State acclaimed responsibility saying the attack was for “shiite Muslims” even though the area that was first bombed was a mixed center for shopping and eating unlike a temple for praying. Many civilians that saw the attack went to social media to talk about the bombing.
(Video) State Of Emergency Declared In Baghdad As Protesters Take Over Parliament
Protesters climbed over blast walls and broke through cordons to enter Baghdad’s “Green Zone” today. The Green Zone is home to miniseries as well as the U.S embassy. Lawmakers panicked and some were struck by protesters as they left the building. Some choose to hide in the basement for several hours, afraid of the crowd angered by corruption in the political system. A state of emergency has been declared in the country’s capital.
(Photos) Jesus Take The Wheel: Suicide Bomber Kills 35 In Iraq!
In a suicide bomber crashed his explosive filled car into a busy cafe in Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday night. The explosion killed 35 people and wounded 45. The area is a popular hang out for the young crowd, who filled the streets at the time of the incident. To read more, click below.
70+ Killed In Wave Of Baghdad Bombings
More than 70 people were killed in a wave of bombings in markets in Shi’ite neighborhoods across Baghdad on Monday in worsening sectarian violence in Iraq. “A driver hit another car and left pretending to bring traffic police. Another car rushed to take him away and right after his car exploded among people who had gathered to see what was happening,” said bystander Hassan Kadhim. “People were shouting for help and blood covered their faces.” Read more below.
Suicide Bomber Slams Into Green Zone Killing 8
At least 8 were killed as a suicide bomber with a car packed with explosives slammed into one of the gates of the Green Zone in Baghdad. The Green Zone is heavily guarded and its reported that 31 people were injured. Al-Qaida may be responsible for the attack as they have claimed responsibility for a string of attacks across the country killing 92 people. The terrorist group is promising “black days ahead.” Click below to read more. Jason J.
Baghdad’s Burger King Ripoff!?
Baghdad seems to be on a fast-food kick since they opened up many Burger King Rip-offs all around the Iraq capitol. Click below for the story. Melissa Nash
