VOICED : Agosto sangriento en Irak

In August, Iraq experienced severe violence with over 40 deaths and 140 injuries due to bombings in Shia neighborhoods of Baghdad. The attacks, including car bombs and suicide bombings, are part of a broader increase in violence since 2013, coinciding with Sunni protests against the Shia-led government. While no group claimed responsibility, such attacks are typically linked to Sunni militants associated with Al Qaeda targeting Shia Muslims. These events exacerbate sectarian tensions and highlight Iraq's ongoing struggle for political stability a decade after the US invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein.

What was the outcome of the bombings in Shiite neighborhoods of Baghdad in August?

• The bombings targeted government buildings.

• Over 40 people died and 140 were injured.

• No casualties were reported.

• The attacks were thwarted by security forces.

What event coincided with the rise in violence in Iraq in 2013?

• A peace treaty between Sunni and Shiite groups.

• Sunni protests against the Shiite-led government.

• The withdrawal of U.S. troops.

• The election of a new president.

Who are generally responsible for the attacks on Shiite Muslims in Iraq?

• Government forces.

• Foreign mercenaries.

• Sunni militants linked to al Qaeda.

• Shiite militias.

What is the main goal of the attacks mentioned in the transcript?

• To establish a new government.

• To gain international support.

• To promote peace between different sects.

• To fuel sectarian conflict between Shiites and Sunnis.

What historical event is mentioned as a backdrop to the current instability in Iraq?

• The Arab Spring.

• The U.S. invasion that overthrew Saddam Hussein.

• The fall of the Berlin Wall.

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.