Al-Faqma ice cream parlor bombing
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| Al-Faqma ice cream parlor bombing | |
|---|---|
  Al-Faqma ice cream parlor Al-Faqma ice cream parlor (Baghdad) | |
| Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Date | 30 May 2017 (2017-05-30) |
| Deaths | 26-30+ |
| Injured | 40+ |
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On 30 May 2017, an ice cream parlor in Karrada district of Baghdad, Iraq was attacked by an ISIS suicide bomber, killing at least 26 people.[1][2]
Attack[edit]
The bombing took place shortly after midnight, when the car bomb that was parked near the ice cream shop detonated. Islamic state have said the blast targeted Shia followers.[citation needed]
The bombing occurred during Ramadan and was timed to target families going out for ice cream after iftar.
References[edit]
- ^ "Iraq conflict: Baghdad ice cream parlour hit by suicide attack". BBC. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ^ "Three suicide blasts send Iraq death toll to 42". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
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