Baghdad Mosque Blast Kills Dozen

World | February 18, 2005, Friday // 00:00
Baghdad Mosque Blast Kills Dozen An Iraqi man is treated in hospital after Friday’s blast outside a Shiite mosque in Baghdad. The reported number of people killed varies between 13 and 30. Photo by aljazeera.com

An explosion outside a Shiite mosque in Baghdad has killed at least a dozen people, world media reported. The attack took place during Friday prayers, and initial reports mentioned 13 dead and 23 injured. According to unofficial information, the number of people killed is double the above. A suicide bomber wearing a vest packed with explosives has apparently carried out the mortal attack.

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