Iraq blames militias for Basra explosion that killed four
The Basra explosion caused by a booby-trapped motorcycle was aimed to assassinate an Iraqi investigative officer in charge of the militia's illegal activities in the province.
In an unprecedented event, a terrorist explosion caused by a motorcycle hit the southern city of Basra on Dec. 7. At least four were killed and four others were wounded.
Basra has not been targeted by such attacks for years. Therefore, the attack was read as a significant breach to Iraqi security, especially in this area far from the access of the Islamic State.
A day after the explosion, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi travelled to Basra, straight from his trip to Makhmour in northern Iraq that was targeted by IS several times in the past two weeks.
Kadhimi has pointed to the militias in Basra for the responsibility of the attack, while he was accusing IS for the attack in Makhmour.
