All articles tagged with #suicide attack
A suicide bombing at a mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, killed 5 and injured over 30, with fragments of a suspected suicide vest found at the scene. The attack, part of ongoing violence in Nigeria's northeastern region linked to Boko Haram, highlights the persistent threat of militant groups despite a decline in such attacks in recent years.
A bomb explosion during prayers at a mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, killed five people and injured 35, with evidence suggesting a likely suicide attack attributed to Boko Haram, amidst ongoing violence in the region.
A suicide bombing in North Waziristan, Pakistan, claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, killed at least 13 soldiers and injured 25 others, including civilians, with the attack involving a vehicle laden with 800 kg of explosives targeting a military convoy.
At least 16 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 29 injured in a suicide bombing in North Waziristan, claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, with the attack involving a vehicle ramming into a military convoy. The violence has increased since the Taliban's return to power in Kabul in 2021.
Two explosions near Brazil's Supreme Court in Brasilia have been identified as a suicide attack, resulting in one fatality. Authorities have not confirmed if the deceased is the attacker. The area, including the Three Powers Plaza, has been secured by military and federal security police, and Supreme Court justices have been evacuated. The situation is under investigation and updates are expected.
A suicide bomber targeted a bus carrying Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver in Pakistan, killing all six occupants. The Pakistani government has condemned the attack and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. China has called for a thorough investigation and measures to ensure the safety of its nationals in Pakistan. The incident comes amid a series of terrorist attacks in the country, with authorities attributing the violence to "certain foreign elements" aiming to disrupt Pakistan's development and its alliance with China.
A suicide attack in northwest Pakistan killed five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver as they were heading to the Dasu Dam, the biggest hydropower project in Pakistan. The attack is suspected to be the work of Baluch separatists, and comes less than a week after Pakistani security forces killed eight militants who targeted a convoy carrying Chinese citizens. The Chinese Embassy has requested a thorough investigation and severe punishment for the perpetrators, while Pakistan's political and military leadership have denounced the attack and vowed to maintain security for Chinese nationals working on projects related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
A suicide attack in northwest Pakistan killed five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver as they were heading to the Dasu Dam, the biggest hydropower project in Pakistan. The Baluchistan Liberation Army, seeking independence from the central government, is suspected, but no group has claimed responsibility. Pakistani leadership condemned the attack and vowed to punish the perpetrators, while China requested a thorough investigation. The attack comes amid ongoing security concerns for Chinese nationals working on projects related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a key part of China's Belt and Road Initiative.
A suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers in northwest Pakistan, killing six people, including five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver. This marks the third major attack on Chinese interests in Pakistan within a week, with previous attacks targeting a naval air base and a strategic port used by China. The engineers were en route to a dam construction site in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and the area has been attacked in the past. China has invested over $65 billion in infrastructure projects in Pakistan as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, but Pakistan's military has accused "foreign elements" of aiding and abetting such incidents.
Iran's intelligence ministry has identified a top suspect, described as the ringleader and bomb-maker, in the twin suicide bombings last week claimed by the Islamic State group, as the death toll from the attack rose to at least 94. The suspect, a Tajik national known by his alias Abdollah Tajiki, entered the country in mid-December and left two days before the attack after making the bombs. Iranian authorities have arrested 35 people with purported links to the bombings, and the death toll includes 14 Afghan nationals participating in a commemoration for Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
A suicide attacker targeted a police station in Pakistan's northwest, killing 23 officers and injuring 32 others. The attacker used 264 pounds of explosives fitted in a vehicle. The Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan group, believed to be an offshoot of the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack. The UN Security Council condemned the attack and urged all countries to cooperate with Pakistan in holding the perpetrators accountable. The attack has strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration, with Pakistan demanding Afghanistan to investigate and take action against the attackers. The US and Iran also condemned the attack.
A suicide attacker targeted a police station in Pakistan's northwest, using 264 pounds of explosives, killing 23 officers and injuring 32 others. The attack was carried out by a militant group believed to be an offshoot of the Pakistani Taliban. The incident has strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Pakistan demanding that Afghanistan investigate and take action against the perpetrators. The attack drew condemnation from the US Secretary of State, who expressed solidarity with the people of Pakistan.
Twenty-three Pakistani soldiers were killed in a suicide attack on a military camp in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, making it the deadliest assault on the country's armed forces this year. In addition, 54 militants were killed in other attacks in the same province. The Tehreek e Jihad Pakistan (TJP) has claimed responsibility for the attack, which comes ahead of Pakistan's general election and amidst a surge in militant attacks across the country.
Turkish warplanes conducted airstrikes on suspected Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq following a suicide attack on a government building in Ankara. The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) claimed responsibility for the bombing, and Turkey's defense ministry reported that 20 PKK targets were destroyed in the airstrikes. The attack occurred as Turkey's Parliament reopened after its summer recess, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to continue the fight against terrorism. Turkey has conducted cross-border offensives against the PKK in northern Iraq and views the Kurdish militia group YPG as an extension of the PKK.
At least seven people were killed when a suicide bomber detonated himself inside a tea shop near the presidential palace in Mogadishu, Somalia. The tea shop is frequented by members of the Somali security forces and civilians. Al-Shabab, an al-Qaeda-linked group, claimed responsibility for the attack. This comes a day after a car bombing in Mogadishu that killed five civilians. The Somali government has admitted setbacks in its fight against al-Shabab, which still holds territory in the countryside.