Iraq: 32 people killed in two bombings.

Baghdad : Iraq | Jun 16, 2012 at 8:35 PM PDT

By Hua Chi Thanh

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On 16/6, in the capital, Baghdad (Iraq) took place two car bombings aimed at Muslim pilgrims in Shiite do at least 32 people dead and dozens injured. The attack happened when tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims flock to the Shiite Kadhimiyah area of the capital to celebrate the 799th anniversary of the death of Musa Kadhim Muslim leader.

Hua Chi Thanh is based in Vũng Tàu, Đông Nam Bộ, Vietnam, and is a Reporter for Allvoices.

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