The National: Bombs kill five in southern Baghdad as nationwide protests continue
* Explosions didn’t appear to be related to demontrations
Five people were killed and more than a dozen wounded in three simultaneous explosions that rocked Baghdad late on Tuesday, Iraqi officials said.
It was the first apparently co-ordinated attack since anti-government protests erupted nearly two months ago, but it did not appear to be related to demonstrations.
It was not immediately clear who was behind the bombings, but they bore the hallmarks of an ISIS attack. The terrorist group has a history of similar attacks in the capital and other provinces.
Iraq declared victory over the extremists nearly two years ago but they are still in parts of the country and carry out sporadic attacks.
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WNU Editor: At least 330 people have been killed since the start of mass unrest in Baghdad and southern Iraq in early October.
More News On The Unrest In Iraq
Simultaneous Explosions in Iraq Leave 5 Dead Amid Anti-Government Protests -- Time/AP
Six killed in three separate Baghdad explosions -sources -- Reuters
Iraq blasts: Six killed in three separate Baghdad explosions -- Al Jazeera
Death toll rises as anti-government protests grip Iraq -- Al JAzeera
‘Bloodbath’: Iraq Is Cracking Down on Protesters With Live Ammunition and Military-Grade Tear Gas Grenades -- VICE
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I smell Iran on this one.
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