Press Release
SRSG Kubiš Strongly Condemns Baghdad Bombings: Terrorists Are Targeting Innocent Civilians
17 May 2016
Baghdad, Iraq, 17 May 2016 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq, Mr. Ján Kubiš, strongly condemns a series of terrorist suicide bombings today that targeted busy markets in Baghdad’s northeastern Shaab neighbourhood, Sadr City and the southern neighbourhood of Al-Rasheed, killing or wounding many civilians, including women and children. More terrorist attacks were reportedly foiled by security forces.
The SRSG offers condolences to the families of the victims and wishes the injured speedy recovery.
“The terrorists have struck again, adding to their long violent history of death and destruction and once again aiming to kill and maim as many innocent people as possible,” Mr. Kubiš said.
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