Iraq blast kills 15 pilgrims
- 12 years ago
The aftermath of a bomb blast in Iraq's Basra city.
At least 15 are dead after a suicide bomber disguised as a policeman targeted Shi'ite pilgrims.
The pilgrims were on their way to a mosque just west of the city to observe the end of Arbain, one of the major holy days for Shi'ite Muslims.
Scores of pilgrims have been killed in similar attacks over the last few weeks.
The new wave of bombings has fanned fears of a return to sectarian violence now that US troops have pulled out of the country.
Jessica Gray, Reuters
At least 15 are dead after a suicide bomber disguised as a policeman targeted Shi'ite pilgrims.
The pilgrims were on their way to a mosque just west of the city to observe the end of Arbain, one of the major holy days for Shi'ite Muslims.
Scores of pilgrims have been killed in similar attacks over the last few weeks.
The new wave of bombings has fanned fears of a return to sectarian violence now that US troops have pulled out of the country.
Jessica Gray, Reuters