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Baghdad: 26 killed, 63 injured in twin suicide bombing
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- January 15, 2018
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HIGHLIGHTS
- 26 people were killed and 63 wounded in a twin suicide bombing in central Baghdad.
- This is the second such attack in the Iraqi capital in three days.
- There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 26 people were killed and 63 wounded in a twin suicide bombing in central Baghdad.
- This is the second such attack in the Iraqi capital in three days.
- There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
26 people were killed and 63 wounded in a twin suicide bombing in central Baghdad on Monday, the Iraqi health ministry said on its Facebook page.
Dr Abdel Ghani al-Saadi, health chief for east Baghdad, reported "26 dead and 90 wounded".
This is the second such attack in the Iraqi capital in three days.
The attack targeted Aviation Square, a commercial area of Baghdad, the interior ministry said in a statement.
Tayyaran Square is a bustling centre of commerce and a place where day labourers gather in the early morning waiting for jobs.
It was carried out by two men who detonated vests packed with explosives, it is reported.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but most such attacks in Iraq are the work of the Islamic State jihadist group.
Iraq declared victory last month over the Islamic State group that took control of nearly a third of Iraq three years ago, but the militants continue to carry out attacks and bombings in different parts of the country.
(With inputs from agencies)