2004 Ashura massacre
(Redirected from
Ashoura massacre
)| Karbala Ashura massacre | |
|---|---|
| Part of | |
| Deaths | at least 80–100 |
| Injured | at least 150–200 |
| Perpetrators | Unknown |
| Motive | Anti-Shi'a sentiment |
The Ashura massacre of March 2, 2004 in
Iraq occupation after the Iraq War to topple Saddam Hussein
.
The attacks
Nine explosions were detonated in
small arms
were meant to kill those wounded by the blasts as well as to trap those trying to flee the carnage.
Brigadier General
Ali al-Sistani
, a highly influential Shiite in Iraq, blamed the U.S. for allowing the attacks to occur, but Kimmitt had agreed with Shiite leaders to vacate the shrines out of respect for cultural differences.
US appointed Iraqi governing council condemned the attacks and announced a mourning period of three days. Due to this decision, the signing of an interim Iraqi constitution, which had been scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed as confirmed by Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, a council member.[3]
References
- ^ "Blasts at Shiite Ceremonies in Iraq Kill More Than 140". New York Times. 2 March 2004. Archived from the original on 19 March 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- ^ "Deadly attacks rock Baghdad, Karbala". CNN. 2 March 2004. Archived from the original on 11 January 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- ^ "Deadly attacks rock Baghdad, Karbala – Mar. 2, 2004". edition.cnn.com. Archived from the original on 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
External links
 | This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (December 2014) |
- "The Ashoura Attacks". Archived from the original on 2007-03-30. Retrieved 2007-02-07.
- Thousands mourn for Shiite bombing victims
- "Possible Suspects and Motives for the Suicide Bombings In Iraq". Archived from the original on 2004-04-27. Retrieved 2007-12-06.