All articles tagged with #religious procession
Originally Published 4 days ago — by AP News
During a major religious procession in Manila, Filipino Catholics expressed outrage over a corruption scandal involving legislators, with thousands participating in the event and chanting for justice, amidst heightened security and a backdrop of public frustration with government corruption.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
A suicide bombing near a mosque in Balochistan, Pakistan, has killed at least 52 people and injured around 70 others during a religious procession celebrating the birthday of Islam's Prophet Mohammad. Another attack targeting a mosque in a different part of the country left five people dead. No group has claimed responsibility for the bombings, but the Pakistani Taliban denied involvement. ISIS-Khorasan, a branch of ISIS operating in Pakistan and Afghanistan, has previously claimed responsibility for attacks in Balochistan. The bombings mark one of the deadliest attacks in Pakistan in a decade.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
At least 30 people were killed and dozens more injured in a suicide attack during a religious procession in Balochistan province, Pakistan. The explosion occurred in Mastung district as people were celebrating the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. Balochistan has been plagued by a separatist insurgency, and the attack comes amidst a spate of recent violence in the region. The critically injured have been transferred to hospitals, and authorities expect the casualty count to rise. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.