Insurgent attacks kill 30, wound dozens in Iraq

November 28, 2012 02:30

AP reports: Insurgents launched attacks against security forces and civilians in central and northern Iraq today, killing at least 30 people and wounding dozens, officials said.

Shiite mosques in Baghdad were main targets, along with a city claimed by squabbling ethnic groups in a disputed northern region. The conflicts threaten the stability of Iraq following the final pullout of US military forces nearly a year ago. Car bombs exploded near three mosques shortly after nightfall in the capital, killing 21.

Police and hospital officials said the first exploded near a Shiite mosque following evening prayers in the Hurriyah neighbourhood, killing nine worshippers and wounding 20 others.

Minutes later, another car bomb went off near Gaereat mosque, killing five people.

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