2004 Tashkent suicide bombings
| American and Israeli embassy bombings in Tashkent | |
|---|---|
| Location | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Date | 30 July 2004 c. 5:00 p.m. |
| Target | American and Israeli embassies; chief prosecutor's office |
| Deaths | 2 (+3 bombers) |
| Injured | 9 |
| Perpetrators | Islamic Jihad Union |
On Friday 30 July 2004, three
The bombings happened nearly simultaneously at around 5 p.m.[1] Two Uzbeks guarding the Israeli embassy were killed when the bomber got near entrance and saw the guards.[3] One of the guards killed was a personal guard for the Israeli ambassador.[1] Seven people were injured in the bombing at the prosecutor's office and two more at U.S. embassy. No Americans or Israelis were injured in the attacks.[2]
The bombings occurred shortly after fifteen suspected al-Qaeda members went to trial for staging a series of attacks earlier in 2004 that killed 47 people (mostly militants[1]), and conspiring to overthrow the Uzbek government.[2][3]
The Islamic Jihad Union claimed responsibility for the attacks.[4] Al-Qaeda and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan are also suspected of being involved in the attacks.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Glasser, Susan B. "U.S., Israeli Embassies Hit In Uzbek Bomb Attacks". Washington Post. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ a b c "Two killed in Uzbekistan blasts". bbc.com. BBC. 30 July 2004. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ a b c "Suicide Bombers Strike U.S., Israeli Embassies in Uzbekistan". pbs.org. PBS. 30 July 2004. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ Saidazimova, Gulnoza (2 February 2012). "Germany: Authorities Say Uzbekistan-Based Group Behind Terrorist Plot". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. RadioFreeEurope. Retrieved 16 October 2016.