Double suicide bombing kills 12 worshippers in Iraq

Published May 8th, 2015 - 12:14 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Iraqi officials have said that a twin suicide bomb attack at a Shiite mosque in Iraq has killed at least 12 worshippers, AP has reported.

A suicide bomber attacked al-Zahraa mosque in the northeastern town of Balad Ruz when Muslims were leaving a Friday sermon.

The second suicer bomber attacked shortly after as people gathered following the first attack. At least 30 people were injured, according to a police officer.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

 

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