Three bomb attacks kill 14 in Baghdad: Iraqi officials

Source: AFP

BAGHDAD (AFP) - A spate of bombings, including a suicide attack on Iraqi soldiers attending an Army Day ceremony, rocked Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 14 people and wounding 32, Iraqi officials said.

The suicide attack on the soldiers took place in Karrada neighbourhood as gifts were being handed out to troops by a civilian organisation on Army Day, an official holiday marking the 87th anniversary of the founding of the army.

Interior and defence ministry officials said at least nine people were killed in the attack, and at least 17 more were wounded.

Among the dead were six members of the security forces, hospital officials said. Seven police and soldiers were wounded, along with 10 civilians.

US military spokesman Lieutenant


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"These bombs are nothing to worry about (smirk). The surge (in republicon crony oil & munitions profits) is totally working. And I - your beloved Kommander -- am having a Hell of time kicking back, enjoying the golf links, and counting up my (smirk) blessings.

"Oh yeah, almost forgot my republicon propaganda talking point: "Too bad about all the dead people and stuff."

- Commander AWOL