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A recent string of bombings in Baghdad has officials in Iraq’s capital reporting more than 50 deaths. The events could be directly related to the recent deaths of several al-Qaeda members.No official arrests were made in relation to the bombings that claimed the lives of more than 50 people, but Shia mosques appeared to be the prime targets. The bombings are most likely linked to the death of two al-Qaeda high level members, reported Bloomberg.com.
The actual death toll is unclear, with media reporting varied numbers. BBC published that there were 58 deaths, and other major media outlets claimed different numbers around 50. The death count may increase with Iraqi authorities sifting through the bombings’ aftermath.
More than 100 people were injured in the multiple blasts that hit offices as well as mosques. Some sources are claiming that there were five explosions, while others are saying there were eight.
Shiite muslims have been targeted for attack multiple times in Iraq due to conflicts revolving around issues with terrorist group al-Qaeda.
The most recent tribulation that may have lead to these series of bombings is the death of Abu Omar al-Baghdadi and Abu Ayoub al-Masri. The pair were killed when an al-Qaeda hideout they were occupying was discovered by the U.S. and Iraqi officials. The raid claimed the al-Qaeda members’ lives and was praised by American politicians, but it may have been the catalyst that triggered the recent attacks.
Iraqi military members have said that they were expecting retaliation for the recent killing of al-Baghdadi and al-Masri. The military specialists are constructing a strategy to increase their effectiveness in eliminating the terrorist faction.
The U.S. military along with Iraqi officials have won series of small battles against al-Qaeda recently. The results have included 300 al-Qaeda-related arrests and 19 deaths, reported ABC News.
President Obama commented on the bombings in Baghdad in an official statement from the Office of the Press Secretary.
“I strongly condemn these outrageous attacks on the Iraqi people, and send my deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones. These bombings serve no purpose other than the murder of innocent men, women and children, and they only reveal the hateful and destructive agenda of those who would deny the Iraqi people the future that they deserve,” said Obama.
At present, multiple al-Qaeda members remain at large and are a direct threat to the American soldiers in the region and the people of Iraq.
Iraqi military members have said that they were expecting retaliation for the recent killing of al-Baghdadi and al-Masri. The military specialists are constructing a strategy to increase their effectiveness in eliminating the terrorist faction.
The U.S. military along with Iraqi officials have won series of small battles against al-Qaeda recently. The results have included 300 al-Qaeda-related arrests and 19 deaths, reported ABC News.
President Obama commented on the bombings in Baghdad in an official statement from the Office of the Press Secretary.
“I strongly condemn these outrageous attacks on the Iraqi people, and send my deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones. These bombings serve no purpose other than the murder of innocent men, women and children, and they only reveal the hateful and destructive agenda of those who would deny the Iraqi people the future that they deserve,” said Obama.
At present, multiple al-Qaeda members remain at large and are a direct threat to the American soldiers in the region and the people of Iraq.
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