Twenty dead after double suicide bombing in Iraq

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Two suicide bombers in Ramadi, Iraq have killed 20 people, and injured several others.

According to police, the attack targeted the governor of the Anbar province of western Iraq. Iraqi police said that the attack commenced when a suicide car bomb detonated a car bomb near provincial governor Qassim Mohammed al-Fahdawi's office.

The second bomb exploded when the governor along with other officials arrived to inspect the spot of the first attack. This attack was carried out by a bomber on foot. The deputy police chief died in this incident, while the governor, as well as several others, were injured.

Also, an Iraqi judge and his wife were wounded by gunmen late Tuesday in the city of Kirkuk, northern Iraq.

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Sources

Mark McDonald. "Twin Bombings Kill 20 in Iraqi City" — New York Times, 2009-12-30
Missy Ryan. "Bombs kill at least 20 in western Iraq" — Reuters, 2009-12-30
"Double Suicide Bombing in Western Iraq's Ramadi Kills 20 People" — VOA News, 2009-12-30

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