Incident Summary:

11/14/2013: An explosive device detonated near a tent set up for Shia pilgrims in Hafriyah town, Wasit governorate, Iraq. This was one of two coordinated attacks in this area on this day, both of which targeted pilgrims. At least nine people were killed and at least 26 were wounded across both attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.

GTD ID:
201311140002

When:
2013-11-14

Country:
Iraq

Region:
Middle East & North Africa

Province/administrative
region/u.s. state:

Wasit

City:
Hafriyah

Attack Information
Type of Attack (more) Bombing/Explosion
Successful Attack? (more) Yes
Target Information (more)
Target Type: Private Citizens & Property
Name of Entity Not Applicable
Specific Description Shia Pilgrims
Nationality of Target Iraq
Additional Information
Hostages No
Ransom No
Property Damage No
Weapon Information
Type Sub-type
Explosives Unknown Explosive Type
Weapon Details
A roadside bomb was used in the attack.
Additional Information
Suicide Attack?No
Part of Multiple Incident?Yes
Criterion 1 (more) Yes
Criterion 2 (more) Yes
Criterion 3 (more) Yes
Doubt Terrorism Proper (more) No
Additional Information Casualty numbers for this attack represent an equal division of the total number killed and wounded covering incidents 201311140001 and 201311140002.
Perpetrator Group Information
Group Name Claimed Responsibility
Unknown No
Perpetrator Statistics
Number of Perpetrators Unknown
Number of Captured Perpetrators 0
Casualty Information
Total Number of Casualties 4 Fatalities / 13 Injured
Total Number of Fatalities 4
Number of U.S. Fatalities 0
Number of Perpetrator Fatalities 0
Total Number of Injured 13
Number of U.S. Injured 0
Number of Perpetrators Injured 0
Sources
"Iraq: Attacks Kill at Least 47 People," The New York Times, November 15, 2013.
"Iraq: 'Al-Qaida at its Strongest Since 2006' as Bombings Slaughter Dozens of Shiites," International Business Times India, November 14, 2013.
"Suicide bombing, other attacks against Iraqi Shiites marking religious ritual kill at least 41," Okotoks Western Wheel, November 14, 2013.