How many people died in the January 2011 Iraq suicide attacks?

Published estimates put the death toll of the January 2011 Iraq suicide attacks (1 January 2011) at 217.

When did the January 2011 Iraq suicide attacks happen?

It occurred on 1 January 2011 in Iraq.

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January 2011 Iraq suicide attacks

In January 2011, a series of insurgent shooting and bombing attacks were launched throughout Iraq.

1 January 2011 Iraq · Asia 217 deaths

January 2011 Iraq suicide attacks (2011) — Explosion in Iraq — Generated report card · Global Incident Tracker

In January 2011, a series of insurgent shooting and bombing attacks were launched throughout Iraq.

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