Suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 28 are dead
Jan 21, 2021
Twin suicide bombings kills at least 28 people and wounding dozens. This rare suicide bombing attack hit the Bab al-Sharqi commercial area in central Baghdad amid heightened political tensions over planned early elections and a severe economic crisis. No one immediately took responsibility for the attack, but Iraqi military officials said it was the work of the Islamic State group.