Human Wrongs Watch
New York, 27 October 2012 – The top United Nations envoy in Iraq on Saturday ]27 October] condemned “in the strongest terms” a series of attacks that killed and injured a number of people during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
**US lead an international military coalition to ‘liberate’ Iraq. Photo credit: User:Acdx
At least 20 people have reportedly been killed today [27 October] in the attacks, which took place in various parts of the country.
Among those targeted were pilgrims practicing their religious duties, either visiting relatives, the graves of dead family members, or shrines during Eid, the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) said in a news release.
“This is an atrocious act of violence against innocent worshipers of various faiths,” said Martin Kobler, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and head of UNAMI.
“The targeting of worshipers is an appalling crime,” he added, urging those responsible for the attacks to show respect for Iraqis during the religious holiday.
*Source: UN release.
**Image: **US lead an international military coalition to ‘liberate’ Iraq. Photo credit: User:Acdx | Wikimedia Commons
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Baher Kamal
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