The 2015 Qamishli bombings, which occurred on December 30, involved three explosions that targeted different restaurants in an Assyrian neighborhood in Qamishli, Syria. At least one was confirmed as a suicide bombing, and the other two were believed to be similar attacks.[1] A total of 16 people were killed, including 14 Assyrian Christians and 2 Muslims, with 35 others wounded.[2] Shortly after the attacks, the Islamic State claimed responsibility.[3]
2015 Qamishli bombings | |
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Location | Qamishli, Al-Hasakah Governorate, Syria |
Date | 30 December 2015 |
Target | Assyrian Christians |
Attack type | Backpack bombs or suicide bombings |
Deaths | 16+ |
Injured | 35+ |
Perpetrators | Islamic State |
No. of participants | 3 |