Posted on 08/19/2009 3:16:31 AM PDT by Zakeet
A series of explosions struck the Iraqi capital Wednesday, targeting primarily government and commercial buildings, killing at least 50 people and wounding more than 300 others, Iraqi police told Reuters.
The blasts follow a string of attacks in Iraq this month that have claimed more than 200 lives and left hundreds more wounded, raising concerns about the abilities of Iraqi security forces to keep the lid on violence in advance of the American withdrawal.
The seemingly coordinated car bomb blasts and mortar attacks began around midmorning Wednesday, striking first near the Finance Ministry in northern Baghdad and then minutes later by the Foreign Ministry near the Green Zone.
The deadliest explosion occurred near the Foreign Ministry, just outside Baghdad's heavily protected Green Zone, killing at least seven and wounding at least 55 people, an Iraqi police and medical official said.
A 10-story building that is part of the ministry complex was badly damaged. The explosion was so strong that it also damaged nearby buildings and destroyed dozens of car outside, according to AP Television News footage. A huge area outside the ministry was covered by debris and broken glass.
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I was at the Ministry of Finance once in 2007 when I was working with the Ministry of Interior (in the Rusafa District.) My sense of direction is awful, but I remember it was near the Parliament building.
Some mortars also landed inside the IZ this morning.
It certainly smells like AQI.
I'm with armymarinemom. What she said.
Carter is a perfect example of what disaster and misery a single arrogant fool can wreak upon the world. The blood of more than a million souls is arguably on the hands of this man and his fellow creatures.
“these dear people”
I don’t view them as “these dear people”, maybe the Kurds, yes. But the rest of them basically hate American’s guts, unless they are on the receiving end of a paycheck from us.
Back to DU, Huffpo, or wherever you came from, troll.
You've made your point...........badly.
I'm thinking he came from Daily KOS. They're the ones who have been stirring it up a LOT around here lately. ;-)
You're probably right. :)
My sister is Allegra. She just left visiting me in England yesterday and is in Jordan right now, awaiting arrival in Baghdad tomorrow...I hope they delay her going back in for the time being...
Oh dear, prayers for those involved. I think Obambi pulled the troops out too soon. I know there is an agreement, but hopefully they will allow our troops to come in and help.
Your sister rocks. Prayers and thanks for all of the work that she does.
And by the way, I'm less than five minutes from that blast sight right now here in Baghdad Iraq, so if you have the courage of you convictions, come join me here and see what the mainstream media wont report.
I don’t have to visit you in Baghdad. I just need to read Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s speeches. By the way, did you know that Maliki is a supporter of Hezbollah?
How much are you getting paid to post here or are you a volunteer?
They were basically a free monarchy with ties to Britian and the US until July 17th 1968. Since then its been opression and fear.
We brave few can not change that overnight but that does not stop us from trying.
As you know, your sister is a favorite FReeper and FRiend.
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