Iraq stampede kills 31 at Ashura commemorations in Karbala
These are external links and will open in a new window/ Actors dressed as ancient warriors re-enact battle scenes as part of the Ashura commemorations At least 31 people have been killed in a stampede during commemorations for the Shia holy day of Ashura in the Iraqi city of Karbala, officials say. A health ministry spokesman said another 100 people were injured and warned that the death toll could rise. The stampede reportedly occurred when a pilgrim tripped while hundreds of thousands were performing a ritual. Ashura commemorates the ...
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