Iraq suffered its deadliest terrorist attack in more than two years when suicide bombers used two car bombs and killed at least 132 people in the centre of Baghdad. Reports indicate that another 500 were wounded when the bombs targeting government buildings went off. This was one of the deadliest attack in two years with the two car bombs exploding almost simultaneously. The attacks targeted the Justice ministry and a provincial government office near the heavily fortified Green Zone.
President Barack Obama condemned Sunday's "outrageous attacks" outside government offices in the Iraqi capital and said that they "reveal the hateful and destructive agenda of those who would deny the Iraqi people the future that they deserve. These bombings serve no purpose."
Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki visited the site of the twin bomb atrocity in Baghdad and issued a statement blaming al Qaeda and Baathist supporters of the former president Saddam Hussein. Three days of mourning have been declared.
Iran condemned the terrorist attacks and the Cairo-based Arab League (AL) strongly condemned the bombings. The atacks were also condemned by The European Union.
Meanwhile a top Iraqi General warned that Iraq risks increased instability if elections slated for January are delayed. Legislation key to the polls remains stalled. Iraqi leaders are preparing to meet to try to end the deadlock as concern grows that the January polls may have to be delayed.
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is pushing for a resolution, arguing that a delay to polls would harm the legitimacy of Iraq's parliament and government.
President Barack Obama condemned Sunday's "outrageous attacks" outside government offices in the Iraqi capital and said that they "reveal the hateful and destructive agenda of those who would deny the Iraqi people the future that they deserve. These bombings serve no purpose."
Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki visited the site of the twin bomb atrocity in Baghdad and issued a statement blaming al Qaeda and Baathist supporters of the former president Saddam Hussein. Three days of mourning have been declared.
Iran condemned the terrorist attacks and the Cairo-based Arab League (AL) strongly condemned the bombings. The atacks were also condemned by The European Union.
Meanwhile a top Iraqi General warned that Iraq risks increased instability if elections slated for January are delayed. Legislation key to the polls remains stalled. Iraqi leaders are preparing to meet to try to end the deadlock as concern grows that the January polls may have to be delayed.
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is pushing for a resolution, arguing that a delay to polls would harm the legitimacy of Iraq's parliament and government.
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