shi'ite pilgrims Archives

Saturday: 50 Iraqis Killed, 83 Wounded

Updated at 1:32 p.m. EST, Feb. 13, 2011 At least 50 Iraqis were killed and 83 more were wounded in news attacks. The lion’s share of casualties occurred in Samarra where Shi’ite pilgrims are gathering to observe the anniversary of the death of Hasan al-Askari.

Wednesday: 22 Iraqis Killed, 141 Wounded

Only a day after a deadly attack against police recruits in Tikrit, another suicide bomber struck at a police training center in Baquba. Shi’ite pilgrims were also targeted for the second day in a row. Overall, at least 22 Iraqis were killed and 141 more were wounded ahead of Arbaeen observances, which culminate next week.