Historical Events tagged with "suicidebomber"

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Crime & Law

Suicide Bombing at Quetta Government Hospital

August 8th, 2016 8 years ago

A group of terrorists launched a coordinated attack on a government hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, involving a suicide bomb and armed assault. The attack resulted in the deaths of between 70 and 94 individuals and left around 130 others injured. This aggression targeted a hospital where mourners had gathered to pay respects to a slain lawyer, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region. Militants struck the hospital's emergency ward while chaos unfolded in the streets outside.

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Military & Warfare

Suicide Bomber Attacks CIA Base in Afghanistan

December 30th, 2009 15 years ago

A suicide bomber attacked Forward Operating Base Chapman, a CIA facility in Afghanistan, resulting in the death of nine individuals, including seven CIA personnel. The attacker, disguised as a trusted informant, detonated an explosive vest during a meeting with CIA operatives. This incident marked one of the deadliest attacks against the CIA in recent history, highlighting the dangers faced by intelligence agencies operating in hostile territories.

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