Historical Events tagged with "al-sadriya"

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Military & Warfare

Baghdad Market Bombing Casualties Rise

February 3rd, 2007 18 years ago

A devastating bombing at a crowded market in Baghdad resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 135 individuals and left 339 others injured. This attack targeted the al-Sadriya market, a bustling commercial area where civilians gathered for daily shopping. The bombing occurred during a period of heightened sectarian violence in Iraq, amidst the ongoing turmoil following the U.S.-led invasion in 2003. The scale of the devastation highlighted the severe security challenges facing Iraq and drew international condemnation against those responsible for the attack.

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