All articles tagged with #suicide bombing
Originally Published 11 days ago — by The New York Times
A suicide bomber in Aleppo, Syria, linked to Islamic State, targeted a Christian area on New Year's Eve, killing a security officer and injuring two others, amid heightened security measures.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Al Jazeera
A suicide bomber targeted police in Aleppo, Syria, killing one officer and injuring two others during New Year's Eve, with the attack likely aimed at a church gathering; the incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Syria following years of civil war.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by DW
A mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, was bombed during evening prayers, killing at least five people and injuring 35, with preliminary investigations suggesting a possible suicide attack by Islamist militants, amidst ongoing jihadist insurgency in the region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by abcnews.go.com
Pakistan is investigating a suicide bombing outside an Islamabad court that killed 12, amid ongoing militant threats and tensions with Afghanistan and India, highlighting the persistent security challenges in the region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Al Jazeera
A suicide bombing at Islamabad's District Judicial Complex killed at least 12 people and injured over 30, with Pakistan blaming India-backed proxies for the attack, which occurred amidst political tensions and ongoing military reforms in Pakistan.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
A suicide bombing outside a court in Islamabad killed 12 people, marking a significant escalation in militant violence in Pakistan, with authorities blaming Afghan-based militants and India for support, amid ongoing regional tensions and recent attacks in India and Pakistan.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
A suicide bombing in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed at least 12 civilians, marking the deadliest attack in the region in nearly a decade, with the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) suspected of involvement, potentially escalating tensions with India and Afghanistan.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
A suicide bombing outside a court in Islamabad has killed 12 people and injured 27, with authorities investigating the attack and condemning the violence, which is rare in recent years for the city.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Times of India
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs dismissed Pakistan Army's claim blaming India for a deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan, calling the statement 'deserving of contempt,' amid ongoing tensions and accusations of foreign involvement following the attack that killed 16 Pakistani soldiers.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Al Jazeera
A suicide bombing in northwestern Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed at least 13 soldiers and injured dozens, including children, in an attack claimed by a Taliban faction, amidst rising violence since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Vatican News
A suicide bombing at St. Elijah Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus killed at least 20 people and injured 52, with the attacker reportedly linked to ISIS, marking the first such attack in Damascus since January. The incident was condemned internationally, with calls for increased security for religious communities.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by PBS
A suicide bomber attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Dweil’a, Syria, killing at least 22 people and injuring 63, with initial investigations suggesting Islamic State involvement. The attack marks a rare incident of violence targeting religious sites in Syria amidst ongoing conflict and political instability.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
A suicide bombing at Mar Elias Church on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, killed at least 20 people and wounded 52, with the attacker linked to ISIS, marking a significant escalation in recent sectarian violence in the region.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by DW
A suicide bombing at Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, resulted in at least 20 deaths and 52 injuries, marking the first such attack in the city since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The attack was claimed by ISIS, and international condemnations followed, emphasizing the need for peace and security in Syria.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
A suicide bombing in Kabul killed Taliban refugee minister Khalil Haqqani and two others, marking the most significant attack on the Taliban leadership since their return to power. The attack, which occurred inside the ministry, has not been claimed by any group, though the Islamic State has previously targeted the Taliban. The incident raises questions about internal Taliban dynamics, especially following recent criticisms by Sirajuddin Haqqani, Khalil's nephew. The attack challenges the Taliban's narrative of restoring peace in Afghanistan.