Baghdad – Radical Islamists attacked several liquor stores in Baghdad, killing seven people. Another seven were reportedly injured. Five Ezidis, one Christian and a man from Bangladesh are among the victims. The seven injured persons are also Ezidis. Local security forces skirmished with the terrorists after the attack had taken place.
Stores providing alcohol are frequently targeted by Islamist gunmen. Dozens of Ezidis and Christians, both owner and employees of liquor stores, were murdered in the past two years in Baghdad and the vicinity where especially members of minorities are looking for work. Islamists consider the sale of alcohol as a sin.
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