Historical Events tagged with "bab al-sharqi"
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Military & Warfare
Deadly Car Bombings in Baghdad Market
January 22nd, 2007 18 years ago
In Baghdad's Bab Al-Sharqi market, two car bombs detonated, resulting in at least 88 fatalities and many injuries. The attacks targeted civilians in a busy market area, marking a significant act of violence amid ongoing conflict in Iraq. Security forces swiftly responded to the scene, and the bombings heightened fears of escalating sectarian violence and instability within the region. Eyewitnesses described chaos and panic as people scrambled for safety.
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