Nothing to do with Islam, just a misguided “bomber” simply “martyring” himself for “what he believes in”
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — At least 25 people were killed and 20 wounded in a suicide car bombing targeting a national reconciliation conference in Baghdad, an Interior Ministry official told CNN.
The attack — which occurred outside the municipal building of Abu Ghraib in western Baghdad — also wounded 46 others, the official said.
The attacker was targeting the latest effort by the government to foster national reconciliation between religious and ethnic groups.
Sunni Arab and Shiite tribal leaders were attending the meeting, backed by the Shiite-dominated Iraqi government.
Another Interior Ministry official told CNN the attack occurred when people gathered outside as the conference in the building ended.
Al-Baghdadiya TV said two of its journalists were killed in the explosion. An Iraqi journalists’ group confirmed those deaths and said a number of journalists were also wounded.
Along with meeting attendees and journalists, Iraqi soldiers were among the casualties.
thanks to Jihadwatch for the headline.
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