2019 Karbala bombing
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On 20 September, 2019, a bomb exploded on a minibus near Karbala, Iraq, killing 12 civilians and injuring at least five others.[1] The bombing was one of the worst attacks against civilians since the end of the War in Iraq of 2013 to 2017.[2]
| 2019 Karbala bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Iraqi insurgency (2017–present) | |
| Location | Karbala, Iraq |
| Date | 20 September 2019 |
| Deaths | 12 |
| Injured | 5 |
Attack
An unidentified man boarded a minibus in the southern Iraqi city of Karbala, disembarking a little later leaving a bag behind. It exploded shortly afterwards, killing 12 and wounding five others. A suspect was later arrested and the Islamic State claimed responsibility.[3]
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