IS bombings at Baghdad market kill 24

At least 24 people have been killed in bombings near a market in eastern Baghdad, Iraqi officials say. The blasts happened at the Shia district of Sadr City and were caused by two suicide bombers. The so-called Islamic State (IS) group says its militants had carried out the attacks and more would follow. The mainly […]

At least 24 people have been killed in bombings near a market in eastern Baghdad, Iraqi officials say.
The blasts happened at the Shia district of Sadr City and were caused by two suicide bombers. The so-called Islamic State (IS) group says its militants had carried out the attacks and more would follow.
The mainly Sunni group, which controls large swathes of northern and western Iraq, has attacked numerous Shia targets in the country recently.
Sunday’s blasts, the worst to hit Baghdad in recent months, injured at least 50 people, Iraqi officials said.
The area has been reportedly sealed off to prevent further attacks.
Militants have constantly used double bombings to maximise casualties. A second device is detonated at the site as people flee or emergency services arrive.