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A wave of bombings across Iraq has killed at least 41 people, as the country remains gripped by violence after al-Qaida-linked militants took control of two cities in western Anbar province. A wave of bombings across Iraq has killed at least 44 people, as the country remains gripped by violence after al-Qaida-linked militants took control of two cities in western Anbar province.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks, on busy markets and a funeral north of Baghdad. Insurgent groups, mainly al-Qaida's local branch and other Sunni militants, frequently target civilians in cafes and public areas, as well as Shia Muslims and members of Iraqi security forces, in an attempt to undermine confidence in the Shia-led government and stir up sectarian tensions.There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks, on busy markets and a funeral north of Baghdad. Insurgent groups, mainly al-Qaida's local branch and other Sunni militants, frequently target civilians in cafes and public areas, as well as Shia Muslims and members of Iraqi security forces, in an attempt to undermine confidence in the Shia-led government and stir up sectarian tensions.
The deadliest attack struck a funeral in the town of Buhriz, about 35 miles (56km) north of Baghdad, leaving 16 people dead and 26 injured, a police officer said.The deadliest attack struck a funeral in the town of Buhriz, about 35 miles (56km) north of Baghdad, leaving 16 people dead and 26 injured, a police officer said.
The funeral was for an anti-al-Qaida Sunni militiaman who died of natural causes two days ago. The Sunni militia, known as the Awakening Council, was formed by US forces during the height of the insurgency. They are seen as traitors by al-Qaida's local branch and other militant groups.The funeral was for an anti-al-Qaida Sunni militiaman who died of natural causes two days ago. The Sunni militia, known as the Awakening Council, was formed by US forces during the height of the insurgency. They are seen as traitors by al-Qaida's local branch and other militant groups.
In Baghdad, a series of bombings killed at least 25 people. The deadliest attack took place in the northern Shula neighbourhood, where a parked car bomb exploded in an outdoor market, killing five shoppers and wounding 12. A car bombing in the nearby Shaab neighbourhood killed four civilians and wounded 14. In Baghdad, a series of bombings killed at least 28 people. The deadliest attack took place in the northern Shula neighbourhood, where a parked car bomb exploded in an outdoor market, killing five shoppers and wounding 12. In another nearby market, a bomb killed three civilians and wounded 10.
A car bombing in the nearby Shaab neighbourhood killed four civilians and wounded 14.
Another car bomb in a commercial area in the central Karrada area killed four civilians and wounded 14. A car bomb in another part of Karrada killed two civilians and wounded 10.Another car bomb in a commercial area in the central Karrada area killed four civilians and wounded 14. A car bomb in another part of Karrada killed two civilians and wounded 10.
In Baghdad's southern suburb of Hussainya, a car bomb in a market killed four civilians and injured 11. In the capital's eastern Palestine Street, a car bomb killed three civilians and wounded 10. Another market bombing killed three civilians and left eight injured in the eastern Maamil area.In Baghdad's southern suburb of Hussainya, a car bomb in a market killed four civilians and injured 11. In the capital's eastern Palestine Street, a car bomb killed three civilians and wounded 10. Another market bombing killed three civilians and left eight injured in the eastern Maamil area.
Medical officials confirmed the casualty figures.Medical officials confirmed the casualty figures.
The army and allied tribesmen have been fighting al-Qaida's Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group around Anbar's provincial capital, Ramadi, and the nearby city of Falluja. The militants control the centre of Falluja and parts of Ramadi, a major challenge to the government and its forces two years after the withdrawal of US troops.The army and allied tribesmen have been fighting al-Qaida's Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group around Anbar's provincial capital, Ramadi, and the nearby city of Falluja. The militants control the centre of Falluja and parts of Ramadi, a major challenge to the government and its forces two years after the withdrawal of US troops.
Violence has escalated in Iraq over the past year. Last year, Iraq had the highest death toll since the worst of the country's sectarian bloodletting began to subside in 2007, according to United Nations figures. The UN said violence left 8,868 dead last year.Violence has escalated in Iraq over the past year. Last year, Iraq had the highest death toll since the worst of the country's sectarian bloodletting began to subside in 2007, according to United Nations figures. The UN said violence left 8,868 dead last year.
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