BAGHDAD, May 30: Two car bombs killed at least 20 people in Baghdad and wounded about 80 others early today, security sources said, one targeting the late-night crowds typical of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan who shop and eat ahead of the next day’s fast.
Islamic State, the Sunni hardline group that controls parts of Iraq and Syria, claimed both attacks in statements on its Amaq news agency.
A car packed with explosives blew up near a popular ice cream shop in the commercial Karrada district, killing at least 13 people and wounding 40 just after midnight (0330 IST yesterday).
A few hours later, a second bombing killed ten people and wounded 44 more near a government office in Karkh district.
During Ramadan many Muslims stay up until the early hours, going out to spend time with their families, shop and eat before dawn breaks and the next day’s fast begins.
(Reuters)
