BAGHDAD

(1) 19 May, Suwayeb, IED
A civilian killed and 3 others injured when an IED placed near a cattle market in Suwayeb region, western Baghdad, exploded.

SALAH AL DIN

(1) 18 May, Tuz Khurmatu, Suicide attack
9 civilians were killed, while 11 others were wounded as a suicide attack took place as a bomber wearing an explosive belt targeted a popular market in Tuz Khurmatu.

BASRA

(1) 19 May, Rumeila and al-Sadra checkpoint, Suicide attack
Two suicide car bombers blew themselves up at checkpoints on a highway near oilfields in Basra. The first blast took place at the Rumeila checkpoint and the second blast was 1km away at another checkpoint called al-Sadra. 2 soldiers, a traffic policeman, and an unknown number of civilians travelling in a bus were killed.