Islamic State’s bomb kills 10, hurts 22 in ice cream shop in Baghdad; Twitter gasps at horror
A car bomb exploded outside a popular ice cream shop in central Baghdad, killing 10 people and wounding 22, hospital and police officials have said.
The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the attack, which Iraqi officials said involved apparently remotely detonated explosives inside a parked car. The officials on Monday spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
The attack came just days into the holy month of Ramadan when Muslims fast during daylight hours. After sundown, families break their fast and Baghdad’s restaurants and cafes quickly fill up.
Videos posted to social media showed chaotic scenes on the streets surrounding the blast. A number of wounded lay on the ground, others propped themselves up on the colourful park benches outside the ice cream shop. One young girl, wearing a ribbon and bow in her hair, wandered the scene dazed.
Explosion in Karrada, Baghdad tonight near a popular ice cream shop. No respite from ISIS even in the holy month of #Ramadan. Cowards. pic.twitter.com/3DhM1hCC5V— Hayder al-Khoei (@Hayder_alKhoei) May 29, 2017
Heartbreaking footage of the aftermath of tonight's Baghdad blast. He stands over a body and shouts "he's getting married in two weeks!" pic.twitter.com/Tg5CZj0MlW— Hayder al-Khoei (@Hayder_alKhoei) May 29, 2017
Source: News Nation
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