A suicide bombing occurred in Diyala, one of Iraq’s volatile areas. This occurred at a reconciliation meeting that was attended by Sunni and Shiite militia leaders. This attack wounded dozens and killed many others. The number of people killed was 24 and 37 others wounded. The attack was detonated in a Shifta Shiite mosque in western Baquba. Many leaders, officials, and guards were slain in this violent attack. The US military issued a statement that called the incident "a brotherhood festival", which included over 800 people. "Once again, al Qaeda demonstrated the hatred they have for the citizens of Iraq by conducting a despicable attack against its people during one of their most revered celebrations -- Ramadan," said Col. David W. Sutherland, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division commander. Diyala has been a major front on the war on terror. Iraqi and US officials have been trying to settle the argument between the Sunni-Shiite sectarian strife to promote reconciliation through out Iraq. In other incidents, three roadside bombings have occurred killing many and injuring many more.
This incident was shocking to learn that someone would detonate a suicide bomb at a reconciliation meeting. I could believe that someone would actually do such an outrageous thing. There needs to be reconciliation between the Sunni’s and Shiite’s before things get more out of hand than they already are.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/09/25/iraq.main/index.html?iref=newssearch
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