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2004 Karbala and Najaf bombings
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| 2004 Karbala and Najaf bombings | |
|---|---|
| Part of Iraqi insurgency (2003–2006) in Iraqi insurgency (2003–2011) | |
| Location | Najaf and Karbala, Iraq |
| Date | 19 December 2004 (UTC+3) |
| Target | Funeral procession, Imam Ali Mosque |
Attack type | Suicide car bombings |
| Deaths | 66 |
| Injured | 191 |
| Perpetrators | Unknown, denied by Al-Qaeda in Iraq |
| Motive | Anti-Shi'ism |
The 2004 Karbala and Najaf bombings were car bombings that tore through a funeral procession in Najaf and through the main bus station in nearby Karbala—two Shia holy cities – on 19 December 2004.[1][2] 66 people were killed and 191 wounded.[3][4]
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