18 February 2007 Baghdad bombings
| 18 February 2007 Baghdad bombings | |
|---|---|
| Part of Iraqi civil war | |
| Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Date | 18 February 2007 (UTC+3) |
Attack type | Car bombings |
| Deaths | 63 |
| Injured | 131 |
| Perpetrators | Unknown |
| Motive | Anti-Shi'ism |
On 18 February 2007, three car bombs exploded in predominantly Shia areas of Baghdad, killing at least 63 people and injuring 131.[1] The bombings occurred despite a huge military offense, led by US and Iraqi troops, starting days before.[1]
Two blasts occurred at a market on the Mohammad Al Qasim Highway in the New Baghdad area,[2] which killed 60 people. Two more were killed in another attack in Sadr City, where another car bomb rammed a police checkpoint.[1]
One of the killed, Ehab Karim, was a midfield footballer for Al Sinaa.[3][4]
References
- ^ a b c "Baghdad car bombs leave 60 dead". BBC News. 18 February 2007. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "2007 Report on Terrorism" (PDF). National Counterterrorism Center. 30 April 2008. p. 45.
- ^ "Blast kills Iraqi player". The New York Times. 20 February 2007. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ^ "Iraqi Player Dies of Blast Injuries". Member Association News. The Asian Football Confederation. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
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