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11 May 2016 Baghdad bombings
| May 2016 Baghdad bombings | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017) and Persecution of Shias by the Islamic State | |
| Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Date | 11–17 May 2016 |
| Target | Shiites |
Attack type | Truck bombing, suicide bombing |
| Deaths | 103–110+ (11 May)[1] 101+ (17 May) Total: 204–211+ killed |
| Injured | 165+ (11 May)[2] 194+ (17 May) Total: 359+ injured |
| Perpetrators |  ISIS |
| Motive | Anti-Shiism |
In May 2016, the Islamic State conducted a series of bombing attacks in and around Shia neighbourhoods in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, killing and wounding hundreds. According to ISIL, attacks were aimed at Shia fighters.[1]
- ^ a b "Islamic State Claims Baghdad Bombing That Killed at Least 103". The Wall Street Journal. May 11, 2016. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ^ "Additional Bombings Bring Death Toll to 93 Across Baghdad". The New York Times. May 11, 2016. Archived from the original on May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
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