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Terrorists Hit Marketplaces In Baghdad; Security Forces Advance In Mosul

January 09 2017

Iraq

While Iraqi troops are increasing pressure on ISIS in Mosul, the terrorist group is making attacks in the Iraqi capital.

Twin suicide bombings in Baghdad on Sunday killed at least 20 people and injured 50, say Iraqi officials cited by the Voice of America News.

First, a suicide bomber drove an explosives-rigged car into a market in the predominately Shi'ite neighborhood of Jamila, killing at least 13 people, reported Al Jazeera.

Hours later, another attacker blew himself...

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