11 May 2016 Baghdad bombings

May 2016 Baghdad bombings
Part of the Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017)
LocationBaghdad, Iraq
Date11–17 May 2016
TargetShiites
Attack type
Truck bombing, suicide bombing
Deaths103–110+ (11 May)[1]
101+ (17 May)
Total: 204–211+ killed
Injured165+ (11 May)[2]
194+ (17 May)
Total: 359+ injured
Perpetrators ISIS
MotiveAnti-Shiism

In May 2016, the Islamic State conducted a series of bombing attacks in and around Shia neighbourhoods in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, killing and wounding hundreds. According to ISIL, attacks were aimed at Shia fighters.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Islamic State Claims Baghdad Bombing That Killed at Least 103". The Wall Street Journal. May 11, 2016. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  2. ^ "Additional Bombings Bring Death Toll to 93 Across Baghdad". The New York Times. May 11, 2016. Archived from the original on May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2016.

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