18 February 2007 Baghdad bombings
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18 February 2007 Baghdad bombings | |
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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 more than 120. The bombings occurred despite a huge military offense, led by US and Iraqi troops.
One of the killed, Ehab Karim, was a midfield footballer for Al Sinaa.[1][2]
References
- ^ "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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