2006 Karbala–Ramadi bombings

On 5 January 2006, a series of suicide attacks were launched in the Shia holy city of Karbala and in Ramadi city centre, each killing about 60 or more.

5 January 2006 Iraq bombings
Part of Iraqi insurgency (2003–2006) in Iraqi insurgency (2003–2011)
LocationKarbala and Ramadi, Iraq
Date5 January 2006 (UTC+3)
TargetShia pilgrims, police recruiting centre
Attack type
suicide attack
Deathsabout 120 or more
Injuredat least 120
PerpetratorsUnknown
MotiveOccupation of Iraq
Anti-Shi'ism

The bombings in Ramadi consisted of two suicide bombers detonating their bombs within minutes of each other. The casualty count by personnel on the ground put the total at 118 (including the two working dogs) 110 of which were Iraqi civilians volunteering to become Iraqi police; 8 were Americans including 2 working dogs. Thirty civilians died immediately and a further 46 were taken to Camp Ramadi for treatment.[1]

According to a report released by The Washington Post newspaper on 6 January 2006, the residents of Ramadi alleged that al Qaeda in Iraq carried out the attacks.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Insurgents Kill 140 as Iraq Clashes Escalate". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
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