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2011 Al Diwaniyah bombing
| 21 June 2011 Al Diwaniyah bombing | |
|---|---|
| Location | Al Diwaniyah, Iraq |
| Date | 21 June 2011 7:30–8:00am local time – (UTC+3) |
| Target | Provincial governor (possibly) |
Attack type | Suicide bombing, attempted assassination |
| Deaths | 27+ |
| Injured | 30+ |
| Perpetrators | Islamic State of Iraq[1] |
21 June 2011 Al Diwaniyah bombing was a suicide bombing that occurred outside the provincial governor's house. It is believed he was the intended target.[2] He survived the attack, however at least 27 people were killed, and over 30 wounded in the attack.[3]
- ^ "ISI Claims Suicide Bombings in Basra, Diwaniyah". SITE Institute. 21 June 2011. Archived from the original on 28 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ^ "Deadly blast at Iraqi governor's compound". Al Jazeera English. 21 June 2011. Archived from the original on 21 June 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
- ^ Fakrhildeen, Saad; Salman, Raheem (21 June 2011). "Attack on governor's compound in Iraq kills at least 27". LA Times. Baghdad, Iraq. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
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