Monday, September 25, 2006
Orthodox church attacked in Baghdad
Security, Religion
On Sunday around noon, St. Mary's Cathedral in Baghdad was attacked with a series of bombings that involved the use of at least three explosive devices.Worshippers were preparing to leave the church after the Sunday ceremony. Located in the Riyadh district of Baghdad the cathedral experienced dual bombings, a small IED followed, few minutes after, by a car detonation carrying a large amount of explosives.
Minutes later, a second car exploded, causing substantial damage, including two confirmed deaths and at least 20 critically injured, mostly parishioners of the church. The injured included four police officers who arrived to the scene after the first bomb exploded.
Minutes later, a second car exploded, causing substantial damage, including two confirmed deaths and at least 20 critically injured, mostly parishioners of the church. The injured included four police officers who arrived to the scene after the first bomb exploded.
COMMENT: It is unclear whether the chruch was targetted as a result of the Pope's recent remarks on Islam or not, although threats were made to Christains in Iraq following his speech. However, the chruch was not Catholic, but Orthodox. COMMENT ENDS.
