US EditionAxe-wielding man in Iraq attacks Assyrian Christian parade, three injured
- An axe-wielding man attacked an Assyrian Christian parade in Dohuk, injuring three people, including a 17-year-old boy and a 75-year-old woman, as reported by local officials and witnesses.
- The attacker shouted Islamic slogans during the incident and has been linked to ISIS ideology according to the Kurdistan Region Security Council.
- Despite the violence, Assyrians continued their New Year celebrations, symbolizing resilience and renewal in their culture, as noted by local residents.
- Local officials confirmed that security forces arrested the suspect and are investigating the incident.
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Man with axe screams ISIS slogans as he attacks Christians attending festival parade - The Mirror
Three people, including a 17-year-old boy and a 75-year-old woman, were injured when a man wielding an axe attacked a parade in Dohuk, Iraq, celebrating the new year
Islamist Axeman Attacks Christian Festival.
PULSE POINTS:What Happened: An attack occurred during an Assyrian Christian festival in northern Iraq, resulting in injuries to three people. Who’s Involved: The attacker remains unidentified. Victims include a 17-year-old boy, a 75-year-old woman, and a member of local security forces. Ninab Yousif Toma of the Assyrian Democratic Movement responded to the incident. Where & When: The attack took place during the Akitu parade in Dohuk, northern I…
The US Sun
Axe terrorist screaming 'ISIS lives on' attacks Christian festival injuring 3
A HORRIFYING axe attack at a Christian New Year parade in northern Iraq has left three people injured after a man shouting Islamic slogans launched a violent rampage through the crowd. Thousands had gathered in Dohuk on Tuesday to celebrate Akitu, the Assyrian New Year, waving flags and donning colourful traditional dress. The moment an axeman shouting ISIS slogans was held to the groundX/@ScharoMaroof XA parade-goer waves a blood stained flag …
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