2016 Samawa bombing
On 1 May 2016, attacks targeted Iraq's deep Shiite south, with the explosion of twin suicide car bombs in the city of Samawa. At least 33 people were killed and 75 wounded.
| 2016 Samawa bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of War in Iraq | |
| Location | Samawa, Iraq |
| Date | 1 May 2016 |
| Target | Shias |
Attack type | Double suicide bombing |
| Weapons | Two bombs |
| Deaths | 33+ (+2) |
| Injured | 75 |
| Perpetrator | ISIS |
| Motive | Anti-Shiism |
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