December 2009 Baghdad bombings
The December 2009 Baghdad bombings were attacks in Baghdad, Iraq, which resulted in the deaths of at least 127 people and injuries to at least 448 more. The attacks have been condemned internationally as acts of terrorism. Opposition parties within Iraqi politics have suggested that the attacks were aided by corruption within the Iraqi security forces and that the Iraqi Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki, was incompetent in managing the incident.
| December 2009 Baghdad bombings | |
|---|---|
| Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Date | 8 December 2009 10:30 am – (UTC+3) |
| Target | Multiple |
Attack type | Car bombs |
| Deaths | 127+ |
| Injured | 448+ |
| Perpetrator | Islamic State of Iraq |
The Islamic State of Iraq has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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