19-11-2024 02:40 PM Jerusalem Timing

Fresh Spate of Iraq Bombings Kill Six

Fresh Spate of Iraq Bombings Kill Six

Bombings in central Iraq killed six people and wounded 22 on Tuesday

Bombings in central Iraq killed six people and wounded 22 on Tuesday, a day after a string of countrywide attacks left 50 people dead in a wave of violence ahead of the first elections since US troops withdrew.Iraq attacks
  
In Aziziyah, a car bomb killed four people and wounded 15, while a roadside bomb killed a soldier and wounded two near Mussayib, both south of the Iraqi capital, security and medical officials said.
  
North of Baghdad, a car bomb killed a civilian and wounded two others as well as three police officials in Tarmiyah, they said.
  
The spate of bombings comes a day after more than 30 attacks across Iraq killed 50 people and wounded almost 300, raising further questions about the credibility of April 20 provincial elections.
  
A total of 14 election hopefuls have already been murdered and just 12 of the country's 18 provinces will be taking part in the vote.