Car bomb explodes while being defused in Sadr City

Explosives planted in a car went off while police were trying to defuse them in Sadr City, killing two policemen and wounding four civilians, police said today amid reports that more car bombs were targeting the Shiite slum.

Car bomb explodes while being defused in Sadr City
Thu, 14 Dec, 2006 - 07:40

Explosives planted in a car went off while police were trying to defuse them in Sadr City, killing two policemen and wounding four civilians, police said today amid reports that more car bombs were targeting the Shiite slum.

The blast occurred at 11:30pm yesterday on al-Fallah St in the sprawling district in eastern Baghdad, police Capt. Mohammed Ismail said, giving the casualty toll.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Mideast Wars Israel Prisoners Israel’s Supreme Court says government not feeding Palestinian prisoners enough
Immigration Raid Hyundai Plant South Korea says it has reached deal with US to release 300 workers at Georgia plant
Russia Ukraine War Government building damaged in Kyiv in largest Russian attack since war began
CourtsIraqPlace: Sadr CityPlace: al-Fallah StPlace: BaghdadPlace: AlamPlace: DoraPerson: Capt.Person: Mohammed IsmailOrganisation: CityOrganisation: Mahdi ArmyOrganisation: Sadr
Erin Patterson arrives at Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, on August 25 2025 (Jason Edwards/NCA, Pool via AP, File)

Australian judge sentences mushroom-killer Erin Patterson to life in prison

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited