-The Kurdistan Region Presidency condemns the terrorist attack, bomb blasts in a crowded Baghdad market near a revered Shiite shrine, which killed at least 11 people and 48 people wounded on Saturday.

A statement by KRG Presidency,” We condemn this terrorist attack and we send our condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery for the wounded and also we strongly condemned this attack of civilians and undermine security and stability in the country “


The bombings, which happened within about a minute of each other, appeared aimed at intimidating Iraq's Shiites, who are a frequent target of Sunni insurgents.



The blasts struck about 500 metres from a shrine where two revered imams are buried, damaging nearby shops and buildings, according to police, who confirmed the casualty figures.


The attacks came as many shoppers were out buying new clothes in anticipation of the Eid al-Adha holiday, which begins in about a week.


It was a busy time for shopping, so there were a lot of people around," said Ahmed Naseer, the owner of a stationary shop nearby. "When I came out, I saw burning carts and merchant stalls, and children crying and women screaming out of fear. The whole place was full of panic."