2009 Tal Afar bombing

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9 July 2009 Tal Afar bombing
Coordinates36.3742,42.4606
Date9 July 2009 (2009-07-09)
Attack type
Bombing
WeaponsExplosives
Deaths34[1]
Injured60[2]

The 9 July 2009 Tal Afar bombing was a double suicide bombing which occurred in Tal Afar, Iraq in July 2009. The bombing occurred when two men detonated explosive vests.

The attacks targeted the Governor of the Iraqi Central Bank. However, he was unhurt in the incident. Thirty four people were killed and more than 60 were injured.[3]

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  1. ^ [1] 9 July 2009 Tal Afar bombing Fatalities
  2. ^ [2] 9 July 2009 Tal Afar bombing Injuries
  3. ^ [3] Dozens killed in Iraqi bombings

Coordinates: 36°22′27″N 42°27′38″E / 36.3742°N 42.4606°E / 36.3742; 42.4606

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