IED Incidents monthly summary May 2016PDF - the C

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IED Incidents monthly summary May 2016PDF - the C
IED Incidents Summary
MAY 2016
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Information Period: 200000APR2016 – 210000MAY2016
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Disclaimer:
This Report is designed to provide specific information on the IED attacks on 5 continents during May
2016.
The content of this Report has been extracted from the information gathered from C-IED CoE
collaborators and open sources. Consequently, the C-IED CoE claims no liability for such information and
does not identify with the opinions expressed and held by those sources. The CoE does not accept any
responsibility for use of the information made by those who have obtained it from this Report.
The Report should not be regarded as an official NATO Document.
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INDEX
INDEX
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AFRICA
5
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ALGERIA
5
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CAMEROON
5
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EGYPT
6
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KENYA
8
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LIBYA
8
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MALI
10
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NIGERIA
10
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SOMALIA
12
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TUNISIA
16
AMERICA
17
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CANADA
17
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COLOMBIA
17
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UNITED STATES
24
ASIA
27
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AFGHANISTAN
27
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ARMENIA
36
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BANGLADESH
36
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BURMA
37
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INDIA
37
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IRAQ
44
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ISRAEL
73
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LEBANON
74
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MALAYSIA
74
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MYANMAR
75
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PAKISTAN
75
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PALENSTINIAN TERRITORY
78
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PHILIPPINES
78
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SAUDI ARABIA
80
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SYRIA
81
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THAILAND
84
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VIETNAM
86
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YEMEN
86
EUROPE
88
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POLAND
88
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RUSSIA
88
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TURKEY
89
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UNITED KINGDOM
93
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UKRAINE
94
OCEANIA
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96
AUSTRALIA
96
REFERENCES
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AFRICA
ALGERIA
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ALGERIA - Workshop - 20 Homemade Bombs Destroyed In Skikda
http://www.aps.dz/en/algeria/12395-workshop,-20-homemade-bombs-destroyed-in-skikda,boumerdes-and-bouira
On 2 May, a workshop and 20 homemade bombs were discovered and destroyed by
detachments of the People's National Army in the provinces of Skikda.
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IED Found and Cleared, Three Detained in Azazga
http://www.aps.dz/en/algeria/12630-three-terrorists-captured,-weapons-recovered-in-tiziouzou
On 15 May, in Azazga town, Tizi Ouzou province, soldiers found and cleared an unknown IED,
various war materials, and detained three (3) terrorists.
CAMEROON
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Two PBIEDs Detonate in Kolofata
http://cameroon-concord.com/headlines/item/5867-two-female-suicide-bombers-blowthemselves-up-in-cameroon-no-other-deaths
On 2 May, in Kolofata, Far North Region, two (2) Boko Haram female PBIEDs detonated killing
themselves with no additional casualties.
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Two PBIEDs Interdicted in Far North Region
http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/wouldbe-bomber-killed-with-poisoned-arrow-incameroon/article8552061.ece
On 3 May, in Far North Region, a local self-defense group encountered two (2) PBIEDs, one of
which was interdicted and killed with a poisoned arrow when she failed to stop as directed. The
second PBIED was able to detonate her explosives, killing herself with no additional casualties
incurred.
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2 Female Suicide Bombers Killed In The Village Of Homaka-Blabline
http://buzznigeria.com/two-female-suicide-bombers-killed/
On 9 May, two female suicide bombers were intercepted in the village of Homaka-Blabline in
the Far North Region of Cameroon. The first bomber was shot by a member of the local vigilance
committee, while the second detonated her explosive device, killing herself instantly.
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EGYPT
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IED Wounded Three in Sheikh Zuweid
http://www.el-balad.com/2157695
http://en.aswatmasriya.com/news/details/16750
On 22 April, in Sheikh Zuweid, North Sinai governorate, an unknown IED detonated when
security forces were conducting an operation, wounding three (3) conscripts.
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IED Wounded Seven in Al Gora
http://thecairopost.youm7.com/news/205032/news/3-police-personnel-4-civilians-injured-in-aroadside-bomb-in-n-sinai
http://www.libya-today.com/3-police-personnel-4-civilians-injured-in-a-roadside-bomb-in-nsinai/
On 22 April, in al Gora, Sheikh Zuwayed, North Sinai governorate, an unknown roadside IED
detonated, wounding seven (7) people (three police and four civilians). No group has claimed
responsibility for the attack.
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IED Killed Three, Wounded One in Sheikh Zuweid
http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2016/04/24/462260/Egypt-Sinai-Peninsula-Sheikh-Zuweid/
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-04/27/c_135317571.htm
On 24 April, in Sheikh Zuweid, North Sinai governorate, an unknown IED detonated against a
patrol, killing three (3) soldiers and wounding one (1) other.
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Police Officer And Solider Injured In IED Explosion In Al Arish
http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2016/05/10/police-officer-solider-injured-ied-explosion-alarish/
On 10 May, A police officer and a solider were reportedly injured on Tuesday morning when an
improvised explosive device (IED) detonated in El-Wadi region of Al-Arish city in the North Sinai
governorate.
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IED Killed Three, Wounded Eight in El Arish
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/204549/Egypt/Politics-/-conscripts-dead,-policemen-injured-in-North-Sina.aspx
On 27 April, in El Arish, North Sinai governorate, an unknown roadside IED detonated as a
security vehicle passed by, killing three (3) conscripts and wounding eight (8) policemen.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Three in Sheikh Zuweid
http://www.el-balad.com/2170833
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On 29 April, in Sheikh Zuweid, North Sinai governorate, an unknown Improvised Explosive
Device (IED) (emplaced by Anasr Bait Al-Maqdis) detonated, killing one (1) conscript and wounding
three (3) others.
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IED Found and Cleared in Abu Kabir
http://www.albawabaeg.com/86398
On 30 April, in Abu Kabir, Sharqia governorate, bomb disposal experts found and cleared an
unknown IED at the public prosecution office. The explosive device was planted by unidentified
suspects and targeted nightshift police personnel.
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Two IEDs Found and Cleared in Arish
http://www.el-balad.com/2172005
On 30 April, in Arish, North Sinai governorate, bombs squad personnel found and cleared two
(2) unknown roadside IEDs during clearing operations.
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Three IEDs Found and Cleared in Sheikh Zuweid
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elwatannews.com%2Fnews%2Fdetails%2F1151189&edit-text=
On 6 May, in Sheikh Zuweid, North Sinai province, Egyptian security forces found and cleared
three unknown roadside IEDs during clearing operations.
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IED Wounded Two in Rafah
http://www.vetogate.com/2174325\
On 6 May, in Rafah, North Sinai province, an unknown IED (mine) detonated, seriously wounding
two (2) children who were playing near the explosive device.
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IED Wounded Two in Al Arish
http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2016/05/10/police-officer-solider-injured-ied-explosion-alarish/
On 10 May, in al Arish, El Wadi, North Sinai governorate, an IED was detonated remotely at a
police checkpoint, wounding two (2) security personnel.
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IED Killed One, Wounded One in Al Arish
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/216837/Egypt/Politics-/IED-explosion-killspolice-conscript,-injures-offi.aspx
On 15 May, in al Arish, North Sinai governorate, an unknown roadside IED targeting a police
patrol vehicle detonated, killing one (1) policeman and wounding one (1) other.
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Explosion Killed One, Wounded Two in Sheikh Zuweid
http://www.albawabaeg.com/87899
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On 16 May, in Sheikh Zuweid city, North Sinai governorate. an unknown explosion targeting a
UN Peacekeeping camp garbage truck occurred, killed one (1) civilian and wounded two (2) others.
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IED Wounded Three in Doqi
http://www.albawabaeg.com/87859
On 16 May, in Doqi district, Giza governorate, an unknown IED (gas cylinder) detonated in the
Ahmed Abul Dahab School courtyard, wounding three (3) people.
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IED Detonated in Abu Hammad
http://www.el-balad.com/2213163
On 17 May, in Abu Hammad, Sharqia governorate, unidentified personnel detonated an
unknown IED. No other information was provided.
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IED Found and Cleared, Two Wounded in Sheikh Zuweid
http://www.el-balad.com/2213317
On 17 May, in Sheikh Zuweid, North Sinai governorate, security forces found and cleared
unknown roadside IED targeting army personnel, which detonated during defusing, wounding two
(2) conscripts.
KENYA
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Al-Shabaab Terror Suspect Nabbed In Kenyas Coastal Town
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/18/c_135369691.htm
On 18 May, Kenya's anti-terrorism police officers on Wednesday arrested an Al-Shabaab terror
suspect and recovered explosive materials in the country's coastal region of Lamu. The suspect was
arrested while ferrying the materials allegedly used to manufacture Improvised Explosive Devices
(IEDs).
LIBYA
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IED Killed One, Wounded One in Marj
http://www.libya24.tv/news/35097
On 29 April, in Marj district, Barqah region, an unknown IED (landmine) (targeting soldiers)
detonated, killing one (1) soldier and wounding one (1) officer.
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SVBIED Killed Five in Misrata
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/05/05/libya-official-is-suicide-bomber-kills-5-militiamenin-west.html
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/05/c_135337183.htm
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On 5 May, in Abu Qrain, Misrata district, an SVBIED (car) affiliated with the Islamic State (IS)
detonated, killing five (5) rival militia members.
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SVBIED Killed Three in Misrata
http://www.libya24.tv/news/36250
On 6 May, in Misrata district, a DAISH SVBIED detonated, killing three (3) people and wounding
an unknown number of others.
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IED Killed One in Benghazi
http://www.afrigatenews.net/content/‫وف اة‬-‫ف ني‬-‫كهرب اء‬-‫جراء‬-‫ان فجار‬-‫ل غم‬-‫ف ي‬-‫ب ن غازي‬
On 6 May, in Benghazi, Barqah region, an unknown IED (mine) (targeting an electric company)
detonated, killing one (1) electrical worker.
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Complex Attack Killed Four, Wounded 24 in Al Saddada
http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/216678.aspx
On 11 May, in al Saddada, Misrata district, Islamic State (IS) initiated a complex attack on a
military checkpoint involving two (2) SVBIEDs, killing four (4) soldiers and wounding 24 others.
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VBIED Detonated in Misrata
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/isis-advancing-towards-strategic-libyan-city/
On 16 May, in Abu Querein village, Sirte district, an ISIS owned VBIED detonated at a
government checkpoint. No other information was provided.
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VBIED Killed Seven in Buairat El Hassun
http://www.france24.com/en/20160519-car-bomb-clashes-with-kill-32-libya-unity-govt-forcesmilitary\
On 18 May, in Bwayrat el Hasun, Sirte district, Tripolitania region, a VBIED emplaced by Islamic
State (IS) detonated, killing seven (7) people.
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VBIED Killed 30, Wounded 50 near Sirte
http://www.el-balad.com/2217647
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-3597552/Car-bomb-clashes-IS-kill-18-Libya-unitygovt-forces-military.html
On 18 May, in 90 kilometers (56 miles) west of Sirte, a VBIED Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
(ISIL) detonated, killing 30 soldiers and wounding 50 others.
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MALI
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IED Killed Five, Wounded Three in Kidal
http://tchadinfos.com/tchad/cinq-casques-bleus-tchadiens-tues-lors-dune-embuscade-dans-lenord-mali/
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mali-security-un-idUSKCN0YA0WC
On 19 May, in Aguelhok, Kidal region, an unknown IED detonated during a complex attack on
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali [MINUSMA], killing five (5)
Chadian peacekeepers and wounding three (3) others.
NIGERIA
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Two PBIEDs Killed Seven in Bama
http://www.channelstv.com/2016/04/20/seven-dead-in-suicide-bomb-attack-on-idps-camp-inbama/
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-blast-idUSKCN0XI18O
On 20 April, in Banki town, Bama Local Government Area, Borno state, two (2) Female PBIEDs
detonated at an Internationally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, killing seven (7) people and wounding
an undisclosed number of others.
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PBIED Interdicted in Borno
http://saharareporters.com/2016/04/23/nigerian-troops-avert-deadly-boko-haram-suicideattack-borno
http://www.punchng.com/troops-avert-suicide-bomb-attack-in-borno/
On 23 April, in Ummarari, Borno state, soldiers interdicted a PBIED attempting to enter the
village. After being cornered, the suicide bomber managed to detonate his device and was the sole
casualty.
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IED Factory Found and Cleared in Ngala
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/202700-nigerian-troops-discover-bokoharam-bomb-factory-official.html
On 29 April, in Ngala Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, soldiers found and cleared an
IED factory, containing 20 gas cylinders of various size, gun powder, electric wires, and tape
recorders.
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IED Factory Found and Cleared in Alagarno
https://www.360nobs.com/2016/05/troops-discover-boko-haram-field-hospital-recoverexplosives-insurgents-ied-factory/
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On 4 May, at Ngula and Kukuruk villages, Alagarno, Borno state, soldiers found and cleared a
field hospital/IED making factory containing 31 IED primers, a 60mm mortar and other materials of
war.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Five in Borno
https://www.360nobs.com/2016/05/2-soldiers-feared-dead-472-boko-haram-hostagesrescued-borno-state/
On 4 May, between Gajibo and Logomani, Borno state, an unknown IED detonated, killing one
(1) soldier and wounding five (5) others (four soldiers and one civilian vigilante).
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IED Detonated on a CNL Platform in Warri
http://thenationonlineng.net/n2-5b-deal-not-run-fani-kayode/
On 5 May, Escravos, Warri South-West council, Delta state, an unknown IED detonated on
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) major valve platform causing unknown damage. The attack was
claimed by the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA).
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Two Pipelines Blown Up in Warri
http://www.punchng.com/militants-blow-pipelines-linking-warri-kaduna-refineries/
On 6 May, in Warri, Delta State, the Niger Delta Avengers terrorist group blew up one (1) crude
oil pipeline and one (1) gas pipeline, using unknown explosives.
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IED Factory Found and Cleared in Ngala
http://naijanewsandevents.com/features/itemlist/user/941-thesun.html#
On 7 May, in Ngala Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Nigerian soldiers found and
cleared a Boko Haram owned IED factory containing 20 gas cylinders of various sizes.
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PBIED Interdicted near Maiduguri
http://www.nigeriadailynews.news/news/286250-just-in-5-injured-as-troops-avert-suicidebomb-attempt-in-borno-photos.html
https://www.naij.com/826858-just-5-injured-troops-avert-suicide-bomb-attempt-bornophotos.html
On 11 May, in Sulaimanti village, Maiduguri, combined military and civilian forces indicted/killed
a PBIED attempting to gain access to the Sulaimanti mosque during early morning prayer. Five (5)
civilians were wounded during the interdiction.
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Suicide Bomb Attack At Maiduguri Mosque
http://leadership.ng/news/525915/soldiers-civillian-jtf-avert-suicide-bomb-attack-maidugurimosque
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On 12 May, soldiers at the 7 Division Nigeria Army alongside the supporting operatives of the
Civilian-JTF had yesterday averted what would have been another bloody attack when they foiled an
attempt by a suicide bomber to blow himself up at a crowded mosque.
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VBIED Killed Two in Maiduguri
http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2016/05/12/bomb-blast-rocks-maiduguri-2-dead-scoresinjured
On 12 May, in Maiduguri, Borno state, a VBIED (motorized tricycle) detonated at the Usman
Secretariat Main Gate, killing two (2) people and injured an undisclosed number of others.
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IED Detonated in Warri
http://thenationonlineng.net/another-explosion-rocks-chevron-facility-warri/
On 13 May, Warri, Delta State, an unknown IED detonated at a Chevron facility on an oil well.
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IED Wounded 11 in Dikwa
http://www.latestgistonline.com/index.php/news/item/11290-boko-haram-troops-repel-attackin-sambisa
On 14 May, in Antul, Dikwa Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, an unknown roadside
IED detonated, wounding 11 (seven (7) soldiers and four (4) civilians) during a security patrol.
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NIGERIA – Gas Pipeline Blown Up in Ogbe Ijoh
https://nationaldailyng.com/2015/breaking-niger-delta-militants-bomb-another-pipeline/
On 20 May, in Ogbe Ijoh, Warri (South West Local Government Area), Delta State, Niger Delta
militants blew up a section of the Escravos gas pipeline using an unknown amount of unknown
explosives.
SOMALIA
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IED Killed Six in Baay
http://shabellenews.com/?p=29769
http://allafrica.com/stories/201604220371.html
On 21 April, in Awdinle town, Baay region, an unknown roadside IED (landmine) targeting army
vehicles detonated, killing six (6) Ethiopian soldiers including a senior military commander. Al
Shabaab claimed responsibility for the incident.
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VBIED Wounded Two in Mogadishu
http://www.halganka.net/content/nisa-soldier-among-two-injured-mogadishu-car-bomb
http://allafrica.com/stories/201604230013.html
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On 22 April, in Mogadishu, Banaadir region, an al Shabaab emplaced VBIED detonated,
wounding two (2) people including a National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) soldier
attempting to defuse the device. Additionally, NISA soldiers found and cleared a second VBIED and
detained two (2) al Shabaab terrorists planning an attack on a Mogadishu hotel.
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PBIEDs Detonated, Detained in Baidoa
http://www.shabellenews.com/2016/04/multiple-suicide-blasts-reported-in-southern-somalia/
On 24 April, in Raydable, Baidoa district, southern Bay region, at least seven (7) PBIEDs
detonated during a security force attack on an Al Shabaab stronghold which killed and least six (6)
fighters and detained three (3) suicide bombers before they could detonate.
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Somali MP Survives Assassination Attempt In Mogadishu
https://www.shabellenews.com/2016/04/somali-lawmaker-survives-assassination-attempt-inmogadishu/
On 27 April, A Somali parliamentarian survived a bomb attack on his residence in Mogadishu on
Tuesday night, in which five of his bodyguards were wounded.
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RCIED Wounded Two in Beledweyne
http://www.shabellenews.com/2016/04/roadside-bomb-hits-ethiopian-army-convoy-in-centralsomalia/
http://hiiraanxog.net/2016/04/29/roadside-bomb-hits-ethiopian-army-convoy-in-centralsomalia/
On 29 April, in Nur Fahan village, Beledweyne district, Hiran province, a Radio Controlled IED
(RCIED) (targeting Ethiopian soldiers) detonated, wounding two (2) nearby civilians. Casualty
information on any Ethiopian soldier is unavailable. No group has claimed responsibility.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Eight in Qoryoley
http://www.shabellenews.com/2016/05/two-dead-eight-injured-in-qoryoley-market-explosion/
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/01/c_135327437.htm
On 1 May, in Qoryoley, Lower Shebelle region, an unknown IED (landmine) detonated in a
livestock market, killing two (2) soldiers and wounding eight (8) soldiers/civilians. No group has
claimed responsibility for the attack.
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SVBIED Killed 11 in Middle Shabelle
http://www.kswo.com/story/31859123/somalia-11-soldiers-killed-as-extremists-retake-town\
On 1 May, in Runirgod, Middle Shabelle region, an Al Shabab SVBIED detonated during a
complex attack, killing at least 11 Somali soldiers.
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IED Detonated on AMISOM Convoy in Mogadishu
http://www.shabellenews.com/2016/05/a-roadside-blast-targets-amisom-convoy-inmogadishu/
On 2 May, in northern Mogadishu, Banaadir region, an unknown roadside IED (landmine),
targeting an African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) convoy, detonated. Casualty information is
unknown.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Eight in Bosaso
http://goobjoog.com/english/?p=28613
On 7 May, in Bosaso district, Bari region, Puntland state, an unknown roadside IED (landmine)
detonated, killing two (2) soldiers and wounding eight (8) others (two (2) of the soldiers were
reported to be in serious condition).
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Army Convoy Hit By Roadside Blast In Middle Shabelle Region
http://www.shabellenews.com/2016/05/army-convoy-hit-by-roadside-blast-in-middle-shabelleregion/
On 9 May, A military convoy belonging to Somali National Army (SNA) has been hit by a remotecontrolled land mine blast as it passed through a semi-forest road near Adalle town of middle
Shabelle region.
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SVBIED Killed Five, Wounded 10 in Mogadishu
http://www.shabellenews.com/2016/05/al-shabaab-claims-responsibility-for-car-bomb-attackin-mogadishu/
On 9 May, in Mogadishu city, Shangani district, Banaadir region, an al Shabaab SVBIED
detonated at the gates of the Visha Trafico police compound, killing five (5) people including three
(3) police officers and wounding 10 others, most of them civilians.

RCIED Wounded Two in Adale
http://www.shabellenews.com/2016/05/army-convoy-hit-by-roadside-blast-in-middle-shabelleregion/
On 9 May, in Adalle town, Shanganai district, middle Shebelle region, a roadside RCIED
detonated on a Somali National Army convoy as it passed by, wounding two (2) soldiers. No group
has claimed responsibility though al Shabaab is suspected.

VBIED Found and Cleared in Mogadishu
http://www.mareeg.com/somalia-explosives-laden-car-seized-in-mogadishu/
http://www.shabellenews.com/2016/05/somali-security-forces-explosives-laden-vehicle-inmogadishu/
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On 10 May, in Mogadishu, security forces found and cleared a VBIED on Makka Al Mukarama
Street near the Parliament building.
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IED Wounded Three in Mogadishu
http://farfiiq.com/2016/05/13/somalia-roadside-bomb-wounds-3-people-in-mogadishu/
http://www.shabellenews.com/2016/05/somalia-roadside-bomb-wounds-3-people-inmogadishu
On 13 May, in Mogadishu, Banaadir region, an unknown roadside IED detonated, wounding
three (3) people on a rickshaw (three-wheeled taxi). No one or group has yet to claim responsibility
for the blast.
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IED Wounded Two in Mogadishu
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-05/15/content_38457418.htm
On 14 May, in Mogadishu, Banaadir region, an unknown roadside IED (landmine) detonated
along the Mogadishu-Garasbaley highway, wounding two (2) policemen.
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Two IEDs Detonated in Middle Shabelle
http://www.shabellenews.com/2016/05/somalia-amisom-re-seize-key-town-from-al-shabaab/
On 15 May, in Aden Yabal, Middle Shabelle region, two (2) unknown IEDs targeting two (2)
public water wells detonated, destroying both wells.

Cache Found and Cleared in Mogadishu
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-05/15/content_38457416.htm
On 15 May, in Hawle Wadag, Mogadishu, Banaadir region, local police found and cleared an IS
cache consisting of an unknown number of explosives (hidden in a vehicle), seven (7) laptops, and IS
propaganda.

IED Wounded Three in Mogadishu
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-05/15/content_38457898.htm
On 15 May, in Warta Nabbada, Mogadishu, Banaadir region, an unknown IED detonated near a
mosque, wounding three (3) people.
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1 Killed - 8 Injured In Mogadishu Suicide Bomb Attack
https://horseedmedia.net/2016/05/19/somalia-suicide-bomber-blows-himself-up-in-cafe-8injured/
On 10 May, One person died and eight other people were left injured after a suicide bomber
detonated his explosives in a Mogadishu packed café.
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PBIED Wounded Eight in Mogadishu
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/20/c_135373062.htm
On 19 May, in Mogadishu, Banaadir region, a PBIED (suicide bomber) detonated at a restaurant,
wounding eight (8) people including three (3) government soldiers.
TUNISIA
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IED Wounded One in Kasserine
http://www.tap.info.tn/en/index.php/politics2/35527-serviceman-wounded-in-mine-explosionin-jebel-samama-defence
On 5 May, in Jebel Samama, Kasserine governorate, an unknown IED (mine) detonated,
wounding one (1) soldier participating in combat operations.

PBIED Killed Four in Tataouine
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tunisia-security-blast-idUSKCN0Y227P
On 11 May, in Tataouine, Tataouine governorate, a PBIED detonated himself during a security
forces raid on a house, killing four (4) policemen.
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AMERICA
CANADA
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SQ Bomb Squad Called In To Search Scene Of Apartment Fire In Donnacona
http://canada.onlinenigeria.com/montreal/123524-sq-bomb-squad-called-in-to-search-sceneof-apartment-fire-in-donnacona.html
On 18 May, a Quebec provincial police bomb squad is investigating the scene of an apartment
fire in Donnacona, 40 kilometers west of Quebec City that left two men injured Wednesday night.
One of the men suffered serious injuries when homemade explosives he was handling in the
kitchen of the apartment blew up.
COLOMBIA
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IED Wounded Two Soldiers in Caqueta
http://hsbnoticias.com/noticias/judicial/un-soldado-mutilado-y-otro-herido-tras-caer-encampo-minado-202172
On 20 April, in Alto Berlin, Caqueta department, an unknown IED (in a mine field) detonated,
wounding two (2) soldiers. The mine field belongs to the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de
Colombia (FARC) Teofilo Forero Mobile Column.

Two IEDs Detonated in Bogota
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3551103/Police-Colombias-capital-investigate-2explosions.html
On 20 April, in Bogota, Capital District, two IEDs detonated, one (1) targeting a health care
insurance building in northern Bogota, the other targeting an unidentified area closer to downtown.
There were no reported casualties, though minor damage to nearby buildings was noted.

IED Found and Cleared in Briceno
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&u=http://www.ejercito.mil.co/%3Fidcategoria%3D394787
On 20 April, in Briceno municipality, Antioquia department, soldiers found and cleared a FARC
emplaced unknown IED (landmine).
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Cache Found and Cleared in Mallama
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&u=http://www.ejercito.mil.co/%3Fidcategoria%3D394736
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On 20 April, in Mallama municipality, Narino department, soldiers found and cleared an Ejercito
de Liberacion Nacional (ELN) affiliated cache containing eight (8) CWIED IEDs weighing 1kg each
encased in plastic jars, 100 electronic detonators, and 150m of duplex cable.

Cache Found and Cleared in El Rosario
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&u=http://www.ejercito.mil.co/%3Fidcategoria%3D394736
On 20 April, in El Rosario municipality, Narino department, soldiers found and cleared a FARC
affiliated cache containing one (1) unknown IED (60mm homemade mortar), 1kg of unknown
explosives (relaca), and 0.5kg of pentolita explosive.
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20 IEDs Found and Cleared in Silvia
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&u=http://www.ejercito.mil.co/%3Fidcategoria%3D394814
On 21 April, in Santa Lucia, Silvia municipality, Cauca department, soldiers found and cleared an
explosive cache affiliated with the Jacobo Arenas mobile column, Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias
de Colombia (FARC). The cache contained 20 unknown IEDs (tatuco type).
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Twelve IEDs Found and Cleared in La Cruz
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On 22 April, in La Cruz, municipality, Narino department, soldiers found and cleared 12 unknown
IEDs (anti-personnel mines) affiliated with the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN) Manuel Vasquez
Camilo Cienfuegos Company Castano Front. The IEDs were encased in PVC pipe, and co-located with
10m of duplex cable and 12 volt battery.
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Four IEDs Found and Cleared in Chapinero
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&u=http://www.ejercito.mil.co/%3Fidcategoria%3D394974
On 23 April, in Chapinero, La Playa municipality, Norte de Santander department, soldiers found
and cleared four (4) Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN) emplaced unknown IEDs consisting of 2kg
pentonite, 4kg shrapnel, and 4kg Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO).

VOIED Found and Cleared in El Carmen
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&u=http://www.ejercito.mil.co/%3Fidcategoria%3D394974
On 23 April, in Santa Helena, El Carmen municipality, Norte de Santander department, soldiers
found and cleared a ELN Captain Francisco Bossio company emplaced VOIED in order to target the
road project Tibu La Gabarra.
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Two IEDs Found and Cleared in Bucaramanga
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&u=http://www.ejercito.mil.co/%3Fidcategoria%3D394983
On 23 April, in Bucaramanga, Santander department, soldiers found and cleared two (2)
unknown IEDs.

IED Detonated in Agua de Dios
http://hsbnoticias.com/noticias/judicial/alcaldia-de-agua-de-dios-sufrio-un-atentado-terrorista203182
On 24 April, in Agua de Dios department, Upper Magdalena province, Cundinamarca
department, an unknown IED (thrown) detonated, no injuries or damage were reported.
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Three IEDs Found and Cleared in Baraya
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&u=http://www.ejercito.mil.co/%3Fidcategoria%3D395006
On 24 April, in Baraya municipality, northern Huila departments, Andes region, soldiers found
and cleared a Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) cache consisting of three (3)
unknown IEDs (anti-personnel mines), two (2) hand grenades, as well as small arms weapons and
ammunition.

13 IEDs Found and Cleared in Caqueta
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&u=http://www.ejercito.mil.co/%3Fidcategoria%3D395007
On 24 April, in Caqueta department, Amazonas region, soldiers found and cleared four (4) FARC
caches consisting of 13 unknown IEDs (three (3) handmade grenades, three (3) cylinders, seven (7)
anti-personnel mines) as well as small arms weapons and ammunition.

IED Found and Cleared in Montanita
http://ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395099
On 26 April, in Caqueta, Gaitanita village, Montanita municipality, Huila department, soldiers
found and cleared an unknown IED (landmine) emplaced by Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de
Colombia (FARC) Front 15.

Cached Found and Cleared in Mesetas
http://ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395095
On 26 April, in Mesetas municipality, Meta department, soldiers found and cleared a cache
containing six (6) unknown IEDs property of (FARC) Front 40.
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Mined Area Found and Cleared in Porvenir Banjo
http://ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395095
On 26 April, in Porvenir Bajo village, Mesetas municipality, Meta department, soldiers found and
cleared a mined area containing five (5) unknown IEDs (anti-personnel mines) property of (FARC)
Front 40.

IEDs Found and Cleared in El Tara
http://ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395103
On 26 April, in La Motilandia village, el Tarra municipality, Norte de Santander department,
soldiers found and cleared an unknown roadside IED (cylinder), property of Ejercito de Liberacion
Nacional (ELN) Diego Company. Soldiers found and cleared an additional unknown IED camouflaged
in the bushes near the road to Tarra Bellavista village

IEDs Found and Cleared in San Vincent del Caguan
http://ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395056
On 26 April, in La Campana village, San Vicente del Caguan municipality, Caqueta department,
soldiers found and cleared three (3) unknown IEDs emplaced by FARC Front 51.

CWIED Found and Cleared in Tumaco
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395257
On 28 April, in Tumaco municipality, Narino department, soldiers found and cleared a CWIED
(cylinders containing 40kg ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO)) placed near a school.

Three VOIEDs Found and Cleared in San Pedro
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395166
On 28 April, in San Pedro, Puerto Rico municipality, Meta department, soldiers found and
cleared three (3) VOIEDs, emplaced by the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC)
Joselo Lozada group, 5m from San Pedro-Communards road.

IEDs Found and Cleared in Tulua
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395297
On 28 April, in Tulua municipality, Valle del Cauca department, soldiers found and cleared two
(2) unknown IEDs (barrel type with each weighing 20 pounds) and one (1) hand grenade during
security operations. The explosives had belonged to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
(FARC) Victor Saavedra company.

IED Detonated in Saravena
http://www.worldbulletin.net/haberler/172151/eln-pipeline-attack-draws-rebuke-fromcolombia-president
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On 30 April, in Saravena, Arauca department, a National Liberation Army (ELN) emplaced
unknown IED detonated on the Cano Limon-Covenas oil pipeline, spilling oil into the Arauca River.
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Cache Found and Cleared in Carmen de Atrato
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395413
On 1 May, in Carmen de Atrato municipality, Choco department, soldiers found and cleared a
National Liberation Army (ELN) emplaced cache consisting of 4,205 grams of Ammonium Nitrate
Fuel Oil (ANFO), 994 grams of Ammonium Nitrate (AN), 381 grams black powder, two (2) tubes of
PVC, two (2) syringes, and three (3) non-electric detonators.

Eight IEDs Found and Cleared in Guaduas
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395449
On 2 May, in Uribe municipality, Guaduas district, Meta department, soldiers found and cleared
eight (8) FARC emplaced unknown IEDs each consisting of a cylinder loaded with 8kg of Ammonium
Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO), 5kg of shrapnel, and an electrical ignition system.

IED Killed One, Wounded One in Santacruz
http://hsbnoticias.com/noticias/judicial/video-campo-minado-que-dejo-un-indigena-muerto-yotro-herido-205199
On 2 May, in Santacruz de Gachavez, Narino department, an unknown IED (landmine), emplaced
by Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN) Jose Luis Cabrales Company, detonated, killing one (1)
Narino Indian and wounding one (1) other person.

Explosives Found and Cleared in Choco
http://hsbnoticias.com/noticias/judicial/soldados-hallaron-deposito-de-explosivos-del-eln-en-elchoco-205255
On 2 May, in Choco department, soldiers found and cleared 50kg of Pentoflex explosives in the
El Veinte sector, property of ELN Manuel Hernandez Boche Front.

Two VOIEDs Found and Cleared in Garzon
http://ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395579
On 4 May, in La Linea, Garzon municipality, Huila department, soldiers found and cleared two
(2) VOIEDs (pressure activated), property of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia
(FARC) 3rd Front Oswaldo Patino.

VOIED Killed One in Baraya
http://ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395579
On 4 May, in Turkestan, Baraya municipality, Huila department, a soldier initiated a VOIED
(landmine) emplaced by the FARC 17th Front Angelino Godoy.
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Four IEDs Found and Cleared in Rio Oro
On 4 May, in Rio de Oro municipality, Cesar department, troops found and cleared four (4)
unknown roadside IEDs (fan type) emplaced by the ELN 80m from the La Maria school. Each 13kg
device contained six (6) kg pentonite explosive and seven (7) kg shrapnel.

Cache Found and Cleared in Cajibio
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395622
On 5 May, in Carrizalinto village, Cajibio municipality, Cauca department, soldiers found and
cleared a large cache emplaced by the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN) Front Jose Maria
Becerra, Company Lucho Quintero Giraldo. The cache contained five (5) VOIEDs, two (2) mortar
tubes, 150 cabezotes for mortar shells, ammunition, an unknown amount of ANFO, 37 items of
pentolita, and detonating cord.
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Cache Found and Cleared in Jambalo
http://hsbnoticias.com/noticias/judicial/desactivados-y-destruidos-55-tatucos-en-jambalocauca-205867
On 5 May, in Jambalo municipality, Cauca department, soldiers found and cleared a cache
consisting of 55 explosive devices during security operations.

IED Found and Cleared in El Tarra
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395687
On 6 May, in El Tarra municipality, Norte de Santander department, soldiers found and cleared a
National Liberation Army (ELN) emplaced unknown IED (cylinder) during security operations.

25 CWIEDs Found and Cleared in Martinez
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395754
On 8 May, in Martinez, Hacari municipality, Norte de Santander department, soldiers found and
cleared 25 Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN) emplaced CWIEDs near a school.

25 CWIEDs Found and Cleared in Martinez
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395754
On 8 May, in Martinez, Hacari municipality, Norte de Santander department, soldiers found and
cleared 25 Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN) emplaced CWIEDs near a school.

Cache Found and Cleared in Mallama
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395759
On 9 May, in Mallama, Narino department, soldiers found and cleared a Ejercito de Liberacion
Nacional, (ELN) emplaced cache consisting of 12 unknown IEDs weighing 1kg each consisting of
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pentolita and shrapnel, two (2) handmade 60mm mortars rounds, four (4) antipersonnel mines, four
(4) electric detonators, 20 meters of duplex cable, various small arms weapons and ammunition.

Cache Found and Cleared in Arauquita
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395757
On 9 May, in Arauquita department, soldiers found and cleared an ELN emplaced cache
consisting of five (5) unknown IEDs, 100m duplex cable, four (4) detonators,(electrical and stress
relief), 20m det cord and safety fuse, and 40kg Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO).

IEDs Found and Cleared in El Cerrito
http://ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395787
On 11 May, in El Cerrito municipality, Valle del Cauca department, soldiers found and cleared
two (2) unknown IEDs (40lb cylinders) on the Aguilas (Eagles) bridge emplaced by the Fuerzas
Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC), Gabriel Galvis mobile column.

IED Found and Cleared in Ricaurte
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395892
On 11 May, in Ricaurte municipality, Cundinamarca department, soldiers found and cleared one
(1) unknown roadside IED (landmine).
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IED Found and Cleared in Argelia
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395929
On 12 May, in Argelia municipality, Cauca department, soldiers found and cleared one (1)
unknown IED (encased in metal container) in the central cemetery.

Explosives Found and Cleared, Three Detained in Sucre
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=395928
On 12 May, in Sucre municipality, Cauca department, soldiers found and cleared 5 kg of ANFO
during operations that resulted in the detainment of three Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN)
Front Manuel Vasquez Castano members.

Two VOIEDs Found and Cleared in Puerto Tejada
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=396036
On 14 May, in Puerto Tejada, Solano municipality, Caqueta department, soldiers found and
cleared two (2) VOIEDs (pressure activated landmines).

Three IEDs Found and Cleared in Barbacoas
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=396062
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On 14 May, in Barbacoas, Narino department, soldiers found and cleared three (3) unknown
IEDs (mines) during security operations.

IED Found and Cleared in San Vicente del Caguan
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=396036
On 14 May, in San Vicente del Caguan, Caqueta department, soldiers found and cleared a
Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) emplaced unknown IED (antipersonnel mine).

Different IEDs Found and Cleared
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=396069
On 15 May, in La Esmeralda village, Puerto Asis municipality, Putumayo department, soldiers
found and cleared three (3) Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) emplaced
unknown IEDs during security operations.
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Two Detained with Explosive Material in Mallama
http://www.ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=396277
On 18 May, in Mallama municipality, Narino department, soldiers detained two (2) people in
possession of 15kg ammonium nitrate/fuel oil (ANFO).
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15 IEDs Found and Cleared in Yondo
https://ejercito.mil.co/?idcategoria=396345
On 20 May, in Penas Blanca village, Yondo municipality, Antioquia department, soldiers found
and cleared 15 Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) Edgar Amilcar Grimaldo Baron Front emplaced
unknown IEDs.
UNITED STATES
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IED Found In Traffic Stop Safely Detonated
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_29799822/santa-clara-ied-found-traffic-stopsafely-detonated
On 21 April, An improvised explosive device that turned up after a traffic stop was safely
detonated on the front lawn of the Santa Clara Police Department.

Explosive Device Found Outside Motel 6
http://www.kcra.com/news/local-news/news-sacramento/suspcious-device-found-at-davismotel/39182572
On 23 April, A suspicious device discovered at a Davis motel Saturday was a legitimate explosive
device.
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Homemade Explosive Found In North Spokane
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/apr/25/police-disarm-homemade-explosive-foundon-north-sp/
On 24 April, Spokane police removed a homemade explosive from a north Spokane street
Sunday.

IED Found and Cleared in Medford
http://www.kgw.com/news/local/southern-oregon/pipe-bombs-threats-to-president-leads-toarrest-of-medford-man/159182528
On 29 April, in Medford, Jackson County, police found and cleared an unknown IED (homemade)
in an apartment complex on Biddle Road. Police have detained one (1) person.
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IED Found and Cleared in Rosebud
http://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Explosive-found-under-bridge-378067051.html
On 3 May, on Farm to Market Road 1963, Rosebud, McLennan County, Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) personnel found and cleared an unknown IED consisting of
flammable liquid and shotgun shells inside the container. Reporting indicates the device was
designed to blow shrapnel and was “extremely dangerous.”

IED Detonated at a School in San Diego
http://www.10news.com/news/homemade-bomb-explodes-at-escondido-school
On 5 May, in Escondido, San Diego County, a chemical IED detonated at San Pasqual Academy
without casualties. The device consisted of bathroom products, including toilet cleaner, and foil.

IED Found and Cleared in Fargo
On 5 May, in Fargo, Cass County, Red River Bomb Squad found and cleared an unknown IED
(pipe bomb) located in a vehicle’s glove compartment. The device was discovered during a routine
traffic stop and the driver was detained.
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Inmates Found Pipe Bomb on Highway 58 in Lee County (
On 5 May, in Lee county, inmates working along Highway 58 in the Flatwoods area found a Pipe
bomb. The VSP bomb squad confirmed that the explosive device was in fact a pipe bomb with
attached shrapnel.
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Five IEDs Found and Cleared in Bartlesville
http://examiner-enterprise.com/news/local-news/pipe-bombs-discovered-bartlesville-home
http://www.newson6.com/story/31949266/bomb-making-materials-found-inside-bartlesvillehome
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On 11 May, in Bartlesville, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) personnel found and
cleared five (5) unknown IEDs (metal cylinders filled with powder and shrapnel) from a home on the
3100 block of Debbie Lane.
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IED Found and Cleared in Evansville
http://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/local-news/suspicious-package-at-evansville-postoffice
On 17 May, in Evansville, Vanderburgh county, police found and cleared an unknown IED at the
United States Post Office. The explosive device was mailed directly to the post master.
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ASIA
AFGHANISTAN

IED Killed Militant in Ghor
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22285-mine-planter-blown-up-by-ownmine.html
On 20 April, in Ghor province, an unknown IED prematurely detonated on the Dolina-Shahoy
highway, killing the militant while emplacing the device.

Nangarhar Blast Leaves 9 Civilians Injured
http://www.pajhwok.com/en/2016/04/20/nangarhar-blast-leaves-9-civilians-injured
On 20 April, a bomb blast injured nine civilians near a bus stand in the capital of eastern
Nangarhar province. The explosion was carried out by a motorcyclist

IED Wounded Five in Dawlat Abad
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22296-mine-blast-wounds-five-civilians-inbalkh.html
On 21 April, in Dawlat Abad district, Balkh province, an unknown IED detonated (mine),
wounding five (5) civilians.
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IED Killed Two in Marawra
http://www.oneindia.com/international/two-policemen-killed-in-aghanistan-bomb-attack2076825.html
http://en.abna24.com/service/centeral-asiasubcontinent/archive/2016/04/21/748942/story.html
On 21 April, in Marawra district, Kunar province, an unknown IED detonated, killing two (2)
Afghan Local Police (ALP) members.
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IED Killed 10 Militants in Andar
http://www.khaama.com/10-militants-blown-up-while-making-an-ied-inside-a-mosque-inghazni-0725
https://shariaunveiled.wordpress.com/2016/04/21/10-muslims-prematurely-detonate-whilemaking-ieds-inside-mosque/
On 21 April, in Andar district, Ghazni province, an unknown IED prematurely detonated inside a
mosque, killing 10 militants involved in constructing the device.
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Two IEDs Found and Cleared in Pul i Alam
http://www.pajhwok.com/en/2016/04/22/taliban-commander-eliminated-logar
On 22 April, in Pul i Alam district, Logar province, Afghan forces found and cleared two unknown
IEDs, killed a key Taliban commander and detained two (2) associatess in an operation conducted by
National Directorate of Security (NDS) personnel.
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PBIED and VBIED Interdicted in Lashkar Gah
http://www.khaama.com/deadly-suicide-and-rocket-attack-plot-on-lashkargah-city-foiled-bynds-0731
On 22 April, in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, NDS operatives interdicted and detained
a PBIED before he could carry out a complex attack, initially intending to detonate a VBIED before
detonating his suicide vest.

Deadly Suicide And Rocket Attack Plot On Lashkargah City Foiled By NDS
http://www.khaama.com/deadly-suicide-and-rocket-attack-plot-on-lashkargah-city-foiled-bynds-0731
On 22 April, a suicide bomber was arrested before he manage to carry out a coordinated attack
in Lashkargah city, the provincial capital of Helmand. the suicide bomber was looking to initially
detonate a vehicle packed with explosives and then carry out more attack using a suicide attack
vest.

3 Militants Killed In Premature Blasts In Afghanistan
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-05/09/content_38412001.htm
On 22 April, Six militants tried to destroy a bridge along a main road by an Improvised Explosive
Devices (IED) in the suburbs of provincial capital Kunduz city last night.

IED Wounded Three in Zabul
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22299-three-civilians-wounded-in-mineblast.html
On 22 April, in Zabul province, an unknown roadside IED detonated along the Shinki Nawbahar
highway, wounding three (3) civilians who were riding in a vehicle.

PBIED Detonated in Bagram
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22321-suicide-attack-prevented-inparwan.html
On 23 April, in Bagram district, Parwan province, a PBIED targeting a military installation
prematurely detonated, though no casualties were reported. Four people were detained in
connection with the attack.
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IED Killed One in Bala Buluk
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22324-taliban-shadow-deputy-killed-inparwan.html
On 23 April, in Bala Buluk district, Farah province, an unknown IED prematurely detonated,
killing one (1) Taliban member attempting to emplace the device in the district highway.

PBIED Killed Four, Wounded Two in Garmsir
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-04/24/content_38313880.htm
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-04/24/c_135307653.htm
On 24 April, in Garmsir district, southern Helmand province, a PBIED detonated at a bazaar,
killing four (4) people (tribal elder, and two (2) police personnel) and wounding two (2) civilians.

1 Policeman Killed - 5 Wounded In Paktika Bombing
http://www.pajhwok.com/en/2016/04/24/1-policeman-killed-5-wounded-paktika-bombing
On 24 April, one policeman was killed and another five wounded on Sunday when a roadside
bomb tore through their vehicle in southeastern Paktika province.
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Two IED Emplacers Detained in Urozgan
http://bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22360-two-taliban-mine-planters-detained.html
On 25 April, in Charchino district, Urozgan province, security forces detained two (2) Taliban IED
emplacers thwarting their plans to emplace along a highway.

IED Wounded Two in Char Dara
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22381-mine-blast-wounds-twocivilians.html
On 26 April, in Char Dara district, Kunduz province, an unknown IED placed on a bicycle
detonated close to a house of a local police commander, wounding two (2) civilians.

Eight PBIEDs Killed in Dasht e Archi
http://www.khaama.com/8-bombers-killed-as-their-suicide-vests-went-off-prematurely-inkunduz-0760
http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950207000902
On 26 April, in Dasht e Archi district, Kunduz province, at least eight (8) Taliban PBIEDs,
members of Mullah Wali’s group enroute to Kunduz city, prematurely detonated, killing all
elements.

IED Killed One, Wounded Two in Ghazni
http://en.chinagate.cn/2016-04/27/content_38337868.htm
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http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-04/27/c_135317363.htm
On 27 April, in eastern Ghazni province, a MAIED attached to a car of a tribal elder detonated,
killing the elder and wounding two (2) others.

Explosive Cache Found and Cleared in Deh Sabz
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22388-342-kg-explosive-materialsdiscovered-ministry-of-interior.html
On 28 April, in Kata Khail, Deh Sabz district, Kabul province, security forces found and cleared a
cache containing 342kg of explosive materials in 19 sacks located in a house.

IED Killed Four in Mehtar Lam
http://www.pajhwok.com/en/2016/04/29/blast-claims-4-lives-laghman
http://www.thefrontierpost.com/article/386841/blast-claims-4-lives-in-laghman/
On 29 April, in Mehtar Lam, Laghman province, an unknown roadside Improvised Explosive
Device (IED) detonated, killing three (3) policemen and one (1) civilian.

IED Killed Nine, Wounded Eight in Arghistan
http://www.khaama.com/9-taliban-militants-killed-after-stepping-on-ied-planted-by-fellowfighters-0807
On 2 May, in Walik, Arghistan district, northeastern Badakhshan province, A Victim Operated
Explosive Device (VOIED) detonated that had been planted by fellow Taliban militants, killing at least
nine (9) other Taliban members and wounding eight (8) of them as well.

RCIED Found and Cleared in Khowaja Omari
http://www.khaama.com/police-defuse-taliban-bomb-planted-in-a-graveyard-in-ghazni-city0816
On 2 May, in Kashk village, Khowaja Omari district, Ghazni province, Afghan National Police
(ANP) found and cleared a roadside RCIED planted in a graveyard.

IED Killed One in Ghazni
http://www.pajhwok.com/en/2016/05/02/taliban%E2%80%99s-district-chief-blown-ownexplosives\
On 2 May, in southern Ghazni province, an unknown roadside IED prematurely detonated, killing
the Taliban shadow chief for the Arghistan district of northeastern Badakhshan province as he was
planting it to target a convoy of security forces.
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IED Detonated in Bagram
http://aa.com.tr/en/politics/military-vehicle-bombed-near-us-airbase-in-afghanistan/565918
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On 2 May, in Bagram village, Bagram district, Parwan province, an unknown IED detonated on
US led foreign forces conducting patrols, destroying a vehicle. No information on casualties was
available.

IED Found and Cleared in Rustae Kashkak
http://www.pajhwok.com/en/2016/05/02/taliban%E2%80%99s-district-chief-blown-ownexplosives
On 2 May, in Rustae Kashkak district, Ghazni province, security forces found and cleared an
unknown IED (mine) with no reported casualities.

IED Killed Five, Wounded Five in Qadis
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/05/05/afghan-official-says-roadside-bomb-killed-5-inremote-area.html
On 4 May, in Qadis district, Badghis province, an unknown roadside IED detonated on a van,
killing five (5) civilians and wounding five (5) others.

IED Killed Five in Bala Murghab. IED Killed 11 in Qadis
http://www.khaama.com/16-killed-in-two-separate-explosions-in-badghis-province-ofafghanistan-0839
On 4 May, in Bala Murghab district, Badghis province, an unknown IED targeting a group of
youths on their way to an opium field for work detonated, killing five (5) people.
On 4 May, in Qadis district, Badghis province, an unknown IED targeting a group of youths on
their way to an opium field for work detonated, killing at least 11 people.

Eight IEDs Interdicted in Kabul
http://www.khaama.com/haqqani-network-attacks-foiled-in-kabul-city-3-suspects-arrested-bynds-0836
On 4 May, in Kabul city, the National Directorate of Security (NDS) interdicted three (3) Haqqani
terrorists plotting and coordinating attacks in crowded parts of the city. NDS confiscated eight (8)
IEDs, and other materials of war from the suspects and detained them.

Brothers Arrested With Explosives For Planning Terrorist Attacks In Jawzjan
http://www.khaama.com/brothers-arrested-with-explosives-for-planning-terrorist-attacks-injawzjan-0847
On 5 May, Two brothers have been arrested for plotting and coordinated terrorist attacks in
northern Jawzjan province of Afghanistan.

Cache of Explosives Found and Cleared in Nangarhar
http://www.khaama.com/2-pakistani-insurgents-arrested-with-large-cache-of-explosives-innangarhar-0848
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On 5 May, in eastern Nangarhar province, Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) found and
cleared a large cache of explosives. ANSF detained two (2) Pakistani insurgents at the exit gate of
Darunta, who were associated with the cache and had planned to conduct attacks.

Explosives Found and Cleared in Helmand
http://www.khaama.com/60-released-from-taliban-prison-in-helmand-during-afghancommandos-night-raid-0856
On 5 May, in southern Helmand province, Afghan National Army (ANA) forces found and cleared
an unknown amount of Taliban owned explosives during combat operations.

Two PBIEDs Interdicted in Ashkamash
On 5 May, in Ashkamash district, Takhar province, National Security Directorate (NSD) personnel
interdicted two (2) PBIEDs planning to conduct attacks in an unidentified crowded area of
Ashkamash.

IEDs Found and Cleared in Ghazni
http://www.khaama.com/6-pakistani-insurgents-among-27-killed-as-taliban-suffer-heavycasualties-in-ghazni-0868
On 7 May, in southeastern Ghazni province, Afghanistan security forces found and cleared
several Taliban emplaced unknown IEDs (mines) during security operations.

IED Killed Four in Zabul
http://www.pajhwok.com/en/2016/05/07/4-children-dead-zabul-roadside-explosion
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/aa9d4fb54fe245b2b12d0be835865757/roadside-bomb-kills-4children-same-afghan-family
On 7 May, in Shajoy district, Zabul province, a Taliban emplaced unknown roadside IED (mine)
(targeting security forces) detonated, killing four (4) children who were playing near the mine.

VBIED Killed Two, Wounded Eight in Maimana
http://www.aopnews.com/taliban/bicycle-bombing-kills-2-wounds-8-in-afghan-northernmaimana-city/
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22567-mine-blast-wounded-10-civilians-infarah.html
On 9 May, in Maimana city / district, Faryab province, a VBIED (bicycle) was remotely detonated
near a police van at a market, killing two (2) people and wounding eight (8) others.

MAIED Killed One in Dawlat Abad
http://www.pajhwok.com/en/subscription-required?redirect_from=453773
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On 9 May, in Dawlat Abad, Faryab province, an MAIED (attached to a vehicle) detonated, killing
one (1) person a former mayor.

11 Tons of Explosives Interdicted in Nangarhar
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/eleven-tons-ammonium-nitrate-seized-afghan-pakistanborder-n571186
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/Bomb-Making-Chemical-Found-inAfghanistan-Pakistan-Border-378843441.html
On 10 May, in Torkham, Momand Dara district, Nangarhar province, Afghan border police
interdicted a truck carrying 10.7 tons of ammonium nitrate hidden under fruit crates from Pakistan,
on the Durand Line. No information was provided about the truck driver.

SVBIED Killed Eight, Wounded 18 in Nazian
http://www.khaama.com/suicide-car-bomb-explosion-rocks-nangarhar-casualties-feared-0898
http://www.voanews.com/content/suicide-bombing-kills-six-in-afghan-region-nearpakistan/3323424.html
On 10 May, in Nazian district, Nangarhar province, an SVBIED detonated near the residence of a
public uprising forces commander, killing eight (8) people and wounding 18 others. No group has
claimed responsibility for the attack.

IED Wounded Four in Deh Ravod
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22589-mine-blast-wounds-4-children-inurozgan.html
On 11 May, in Deh Rahwod district, Oruzgan province, an unknown IED (mine) detonated,
wounding four (4) children at play.

IED Wounded Seven in Herat
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22612-seven-people-wounded-in-mineblast.html
On 11 May, in Herat province, an unknown roadside IED detonated on a civilian vehicle
transiting the Ferhah-Herat highway, wounding at least seven (7) people.

2 Pakistani Men Detained With Explosives In Nangarhar
http://nation.com.pk/national/11-May-2016/2-pakistani-men-detained-with-explosives-innangarhar
On 11 May, Afghan border guards arrested the two men with 9700 kilograms of ammonium
nitrate in Torkham border town.
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Explosives Cache Found and Cleared in Arghandab
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22611-taliban-militants-weapons-cachediscovered.html
On 11 May, in Arghandab district, southern Kandahar province, security forces found and
cleared a Taliban cache containing an undisclosed amount of explosive materials.

PBIED Killed Two, Wound Six in Ghani Khil
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/12/c_135354370.htm
On 12 May, in Ghani Khil district, Nangarhar province, a PBIED targeting a security checkpoint
detonated, killing two (2), the bomber and one other person, and wounding six (6) others.

Taliban IED Expert Killed in Chardara
http://www.khaama.com/taliban-ied-expert-killed-with-3-others-after-blown-up-by-ownexplosives-0920
On 12 May, in Sojani village, Chardara district, Kunduz province, an unknown IED prematurely
detonated during construction, killing four (4) Taliban militants, including an IED expert.

Explosives Found and Cleared in Aqcha
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22617-17-taliban-militants-killed-in-someprovinces.html
On 11 May, in Aqcha district, Jowzjan province, security forces found and cleared a seven (7) kg
balloon of explosive material planted by the Taliban in a road.

IED Detonated in Rodat
http://www.khaama.com/militant-commander-wounded-after-hit-by-a-roadside-bombplanted-own-fighters-0925
On 13 May, in Rodat district, Nangarhar province, an unknown roadside IED prematurely
detonated, killing to two (2) militants and wounding three (3) militants (including a militant
commander) while they were emplacing the explosive device.

SVBIED Killed Four, Wounded 10 in Nad Ali
http://www.khaama.com/suicide-attack-rocks-helmand-province-casualties-feared-09228
http://www.inform.kz/eng/article/2903357
On 14 May, in Nad Ali district, Helmand province, a Taliban SVBIED detonated near a police
training center, killing four (4) people and wounding 10 others.

11 IEDs Found and Cleared in Shah Wali Kot
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22671-20-insurgents-including-their-5well-known-commanders-killed.html
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On 15 May, in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghan National Army (ANA) found and
cleared 11 unknown IEDs. Additionally, 20 militants including five (5) commanders were killed during
clearing operations.

IED Killed Four in Lash Wa Juwayn
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-05/16/content_38464629.htm
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/16/c_135363325.htm
On 16 May, in Abkhor village, Lash Wa Juwayn district, western Farah province, an unknown
roadside IED detonated near a police patrol, killing four (4) policemen.

SVBIED Interdicted in Kabul
http://www.khaama.com/car-bomb-attack-on-ministry-of-interior-foiled-in-kabul-0968
http://www.kabultribune.com/index.php/2016/05/17/mod-terrorist-attack-prevented-in-kabulcity/
On 17 May, in Kabul, Afghan security forces interdicted an SVBIED targeting the Ministry of
Interior (MOI) compound. The suicide bomber was driving a car packed with explosives and
breached several checkpoints before being shot and killed. No other information was provided and
no group has claimed responsibility.

SVBIED Interdicted in Kabul
http://www.khaama.com/12-year-old-suicide-bomber-arrested-before-targeting-populatedarea-of-kabul-0985
On 18 May, in Kabul, Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) interdicted a Taliban SVBIED and
PBIED targeting a populated area of the city. The SVBIED bomber, a 12-year-old boy, was to
detonate a VBIED while a PBIED was tasked to target the crowd after the first explosion.

Four RCIEDs Found and Cleared in Pashtun Kot
http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/security/item/22719-mod-44-armed-rebels-killed-inbaghlan.html
On 18 May, in Pashtun Kot district, Faryab province, ANSF forces found and cleared four (4)
RCIEDs (mines) during clearing operations.

Explosives Found and Cleared in Ghaziabad
http://www.khaama.com/top-militant-commanders-among-17-killed-as-a-29s-target-militanthideouts-in-kunar-0983
On 18 May, in Ghaziabad district, Kunar province, Afghan Air Force (AAF) aircraft found and
cleared unknown types of explosives during an airstrike. The airstrike killed 17 Taliban militants
including two (2) commanders.
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IED Wounded 15 in Maimana
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/19/c_135372061.htm
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/984042.shtml
On 19 May, in Turbat Jan, Maimana, Pashtoonkot district, Faryab province, an unknown IED
attached to a bicycle targeting the District Police Commander detonated, wounding at least 15
civilians. The Commander was not injured and no group has claimed responsibility.

IED Killed One in Sharwali Kot
http://www.khaama.com/top-afghan-army-general-abdul-basir-sharwand-martyred-inkandahar-explosion-0998
http://en.apdnews.com/xin-hua/405454.html
On 19 May, in Sharwali Kot district, Kandahar province, an unknown IED targeting Afghan
National Army (ANA) General Abdul Basir Sharwan detonated, following his inspection of a nearby
check post. Gen. Sharwan was killed in the attack. Taliban militants claimed responsibility.

11 Of A Family Killed As Car Hits Roadside Bomb In Baghlan
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/afghan-roadside-bomb-kills-11-infamily/news-story/86803a21e0249b2d0033e19992416ae3
http://www.khaama.com/11-of-a-family-killed-in-a-roadside-bomb-explosion-in-north-ofafghanistan-01001
On 20 May, Eleven members of a family were killed when their car hit a roadside mine in
northern Afghanistan.
ARMENIA
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Eight in Yerevan
http://www.newsweek.com/least-two-dead-bus-explosion-armenia-452503?piano_t=1
https://www.rt.com/news/340889-armenia-blast-bus-yerevan/
On 25 April, in Yerevan, an unknown IED detonated near a bus travelling along Halabyan street,
killing at least two (2) people and wounding eight (8) others. Preliminary findings indicate the device
could have been placed beneath one of the seats. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
BANGLADESH
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IED Wounded Three in Chandina
http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2016/04/25/bomb-goes-off-while-being-made-in-comillaschandina-three-injured-say-police
On 24 April, in Chandina upazila, Comilla district, Chittagong division, an unknown IED
prematurely detonated near Palli Bidyut road, wounding three (3) people.
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IEDs Wounded Two in Chuadanga
http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/christian-home-targeted-in-bangladesh-bombattack
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/05/03/christian-home-targeted-bangladesh-bombattack/
On 3 May, in western Chuandanga district, Bangladesh, unidentified persons threw an unknown
number of IEDs (crude bombs) at a Christian family’s home, wounding two (2) people.

Bomb Hurled During Voting In Noakhali
http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2016/05/07/policeman-shot-during-clash-at-feni-poll-centrebomb-hurled-during-voting-in-noakhali
On 7 May, an assistant presiding officer and a polling officer were injured after bombs were
hurled near a polling station, which supporters of a contestant were trying to capture.

Five IEDs Found and Cleared in Kushtia
http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/detailed_news.asp?date1=5/10/2016&id=8#8
On 9 May, in Kushtia district, Khulna division, police found and cleared five (5) unknown IEDs
(crude bombs) and detained one (1) Jamaat-e-Islami member.

PBIED Prematurely Detonated in Kushtia Sadar
http://www.thedailystar.net/country/school-student-killed-kushtia-bomb-blast-1227016
On 20 May, in Kushtia Sadar, Kushtia district, Khulna division, a PBIED prematurely detonated,
killing one (1) Jammat-e-Islami militant and wounding one (1) other.
BURMA
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IED Wounded Three in Shan State
http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/bomb-blast-wounds-german-tourists-and-guide-innorthern-burmas-shan-state.html
On 26 April, north of Kyaukme, Shan State division, an unknown IED detonated, wounding three
(3) people (two (2) German tourists and a Burmese tour guide). It is unknown why the group was in
the area as it is known for having armed rebels (Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA)) and is
considered unsafe for traveling.
INDIA

Explosives Found and Cleared in Pappanamcode
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/35-kg-of-explosives-foundabandoned-at-pappanamcode/article8496909.ece
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On 20 April, in Pappanamcode village, Thiruvananthapuram city, capital of Kerala state, police
found and cleared two (2) gunny bags containing nearly 35kg of unknown explosives in a culvert.

IEDs Found and Cleared in Rajnandgaon
http://www.oneindia.com/india/3-naxals-held-chhattisgarh-2076438.html
On 20 April, in Kohkatola, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh state, joint forces found and
cleared three (3) unknown IEDs (tiffin bombs), an additional unknown IED, electric triggers, and
wires. Additionally, joint forces detained three (3) suspected Naxals as a result of an operation.

Six IEDs Detonated in Jadugora
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/suspected-maoists-trigger-bomb-blast-at-jharkhandconstable-training-centre-1397701
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-jharkhand-bomb-blast-at-under-construction-constabletraining-centre-2204235
On 20 April, in Jadugora, Purbi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand state, six (6) of 11 unknown IEDs
emplaced under the boundry wall of the constable training center (beside a Central Reserve Police
Force (CRPF) camp) detonated, with no casualties. A bomb squad found and cleared the remaining
devices.

CPI-M Worker Killed As Crude Bomb Hurled
http://indianexpress.com/article/elections-2016/india/india-news-india/west-bengal-pollsphase-3-crude-bomb-kills-cpim-activist-in-murshidabad-2763585/
On 20 April, A CPI(M) activist was killed after being allegedly attacked by crude bombs in West
Bengal’s Murshidabad district, during the third phase polling.

IED Detonated at Police Station in Puducherry
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Country-made-Bomb-Thrown-at-PoliceStation-in-Puducherry/2016/04/21/article3392483.ece
On 21 April, in Mudaliarpet frika, Punducherry taluk, Puducherry district, Puducherry Union
Territory, unidentified miscreants threw a projectile IED into a police station, causing no casualties.

IED Killed CPI(M) in Murshidabad
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Country-made-Bomb-Thrown-at-PoliceStation-in-Puducherry/2016/04/21/article3392483.ece
On 21 April, in Domkal, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, an undisclosed number of unknown
IEDs thrown at a polling booth detonated, killing one (1) Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))
activist.
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IED Killed Bomb Maker in Dharampur
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/one-killed-while-making-bomb-inmurshidabad-116042800460_1.html
On 27 April, in Dharampur, Murshidabad district, West Bengal state, an unknown IED
prematurely detonated, killing one (1) bomb maker.

IED Detonated in Guijan
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/nine-injured-in-ied-explosionin-tinsukia/articleshow/52030191.cms
On 28 April, in Guijan, Tinsukia district, Assam state, an unknown IED (emplaced outside a tea
estate owner’s residence) detonated. No casualties were reported.

IED Wounded Nine in Tinsukia
http://www.firstpost.com/india/tinsukia-assam-bom-blast-ulfa-2755106.html
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/nine-injured-in-ied-explosionintinsukia/articleshow/52030191.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_ca
mpaign=cppst
On 28 April, in Tinsukia township, Tinsukia district, Assam state, an unknown IED detonated,
wounding nine (9) people.

14 IEDs Found and Cleared in Chelta
http://www.firstpost.com/india/several-crude-bombs-found-in-kolkata-on-eve-of-5th-phasepolling-2757258.html
On 29 April, in Chelta, Kolkata district, West Bengal state, police found and cleared 14 unknown
IEDs on the terrace of a local club on Raja Santosh Road.

10 IEDs Found and Cleared in Tiljala
http://www.firstpost.com/india/several-crude-bombs-found-in-kolkata-on-eve-of-5th-phasepolling-2757258.html
On 29 April, in Tiljala, Kolkata district, West Bengal state, police found and cleared 10 unknown
IEDs inside a bag in the backyard of a club.

IED Killed Four, Wounded Four in Jaunpur
https://www.cihan.com.tr/en/india-bomb-blast-4-killed-2054753.htm
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/980923.shtml
On 2 May, in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh state, an unknown IED prematurely detonated in a
house, killing four (4) persons and wounding four (4) others while they were constructing IEDs.
Police report local hooligans were allegedly responsible.
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
IED Found and Cleared in Topadihi
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Bhubaneswar/Bomb-found-from-railway-track-onOdisha-border/articleshow/52078990.cms
On 2 May, in Topadihi, Sundergarh district, Odisha state, Central Reserve Police Force personnel
found and cleared an unknown 35kg IED (tiffin bomb) planted under the Rangra-Karamapadu
railway track.

IED Found and Cleared in West Singbhum
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Explosive-Found-in-SarandaForest/2016/05/03/article3412513.ece
http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/20-kg-can-bomb-found-in-w-singhbhum.html
On 2 May, in West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand state, security forces found and cleared a
Moaist emplaced unknown 20kg IED on a foot track frequented by security forces between
Karampada and Topadihi in the Saranda forest.

Jharkhand - Detonators - 6 IEDs Recovered In Anti-Maoist Drive
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/jharkhand-detonators-six-ieds-recovered-in-anti-maoistdrive/story-GkawDTyaAaSORATKbFFeAM.html
On 3 May, Forty pieces of detonators and six Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) were recovered
in an anti-Maoist drive in the foothills of Parasnath jungle in Giridih district

Explosives Cache Found and Cleared in New Delhi
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-05/04/content_38381696.htm
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/04/c_135333693.htm
On 4 May, in New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh state, Delhi Police found and cleared a cache of
explosives and bomb making materials, property of Jaish e Mohammed, and detained 12 militants
during a series of raids.

Four IEDs Found and Cleared in Midnapore
http://zeenews.india.com/news/india/west-bengal-assembly-elections-4-bombs-found-in-apolling-station_1881978.html
On 4 May, in East Midnapore district, West Bengal state, police found and cleared four (4)
unknown IEDs from a polling station in the Ramnagar Assembly constituency.

Cache Found and Cleared in Nuapada
http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/detailed_news.asp?date1=05/07/2016&id=7#7
On 5 May, in Nuapada district, Odisha state, Sinapali police found and cleared a cache consisting
of two (2) tiffin IEDs, seven (7) detonators, two (2) solar plates, and various war materials.
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
IED Found and Cleared in Ri-Bhoi
http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/detailed_news.asp?date1=05/07/2016&id=10#10
On 6 May, in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya state, Northeast India, Indian security forces found and
cleared an unknown IED (attached to a gas cylinder) targeting a University faculty room.

Four IEDs Found and Cleared in Gaya
http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20160506/2853936.html
On 6 May, in Amwakuan village, Gaya district, Bihar state, local police found and cleared four (4)
unknown roadside IEDs.

IED Found and Cleared in Thoubal
http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/detailed_news.asp?date1=05/07/2016&id=9#9
http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Snipp8..070516.may16
On 6 May, in Thoubal district, Manipur state, Assam Rifles (AR) personnel found and cleared an
unknown roadside IED along Pangaltabi Road.

IED Found and Cleared in West Singhbhum
http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/detailed_news.asp?date1=05/07/2016&id=4#4
On 6 May, in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand state, local police found and cleared a Maoist
emplaced unknown IED (cylinder).

IED Found and Cleared in Palamau
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/rebel-outfit-ultra-shot-dead-cylinderbomb-recovered-116050700021_1.html
On 7 May, in Palamau district, Jharkhand state, soldiers found and cleared a Maoist emplaced
unknown IED (cylinder).

IED Found and Cleared in Pune
http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/ftii-pune-receives-parcel-containing-bombmaterials-letter-threatening-kanhaiya-kumar_1883063.html
On 7 May, in Pune district, Maharashtra state, local police found and cleared an unknown IED
(parcel) (targeting the Jawaharlal Nehru University Student’s Union President Kanhaiya Kumar).

Cache Found and Cleared in Marjum
http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/detailed_news.asp?date1=5/8/2016&id=1#1
On 7 May, in Marjum, Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh state, security forces found and cleared
a cache consisting of unknown explosives, unknown IEDs (pipe bombs), and small arms weapons.
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
FTTI Receives Bomb Parcel - Threat Letter For Inviting Kanhaiya
http://www.firstpost.com/india/ftti-explosives-detonator-threat-letter-kanhaiya-kumar-jnusupresident-2770616.html?utm_source=FP_CAT_LATEST_NEWS
On 7 May, A packet containing some suspected explosive substance, a detonator and a threat
letter in connection with JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar’s expected visit in April, was received by
the office of the director of the FTII.

Cache Found and Cleared in Marjum
http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/detailed_news.asp?date1=5/8/2016&id=1#1
On 7 May, in Marjum, Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh state, security forces found and cleared
a cache consisting of unknown explosives, unknown IEDs (pipe bombs), and small arms weapons.

VOIED Killed One in Sukma
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/drg-jawan-killed-in-ied-blast-inchhattisgarh/234184.html
On 9 May, in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh state, a Naxal emplaced VOIED detonated near
Maraiguda police station on the under construction Maraiguda-Golapalli road, killing one (1) District
Reserve Group (DRG) jawan.

Two IEDs Found and Cleared in Bijapur
http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/detailed_news.asp?date1=5/10/2016&id=3#3
On 9 May, in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh state, security forces found and cleared two (2)
Maoist emplaced unknown IEDs (weighing 2kg each and targeting security force personnel) near a
school.

Explosives Found and Cleared in Latehar
http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/detailed_news.asp?date1=5/10/2016&id=6#6
On 9 May, in Herhenj village, Latehar district, Jharkhand state, security forces personnel found
and cleared 25kg of ammonium nitrate and 30kg liquid explosives in a forest.

IED Found and Cleared in Pune
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Another-Pune-institute-gets-packet-withexplosives/articleshow/52198511.cms
On 10 May, in Pune, Maharashtra state, police found and cleared an unknown IED (parcel
containing explosive material and a detonator) sent to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) along
with a threatening letter.
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Bomb Blast in Imphal,Manipur
http://ibgnews.com/bomb-blast-in-imphalmanipur-near-pillar-no-78-indo-burma-border-abomb-blast-occured/
On 14 May, A power Bomb blast at Imphal,Manipur north Eastern state of India. no human
casualty reported by any agencies.

Two IEDs Found and Cleared in Paduvilai
http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20160514/2859888.html
On 14 May, in Paduvilai, Kannur district, Kerala state, police found and cleared two (2) unknown
IEDs (country-made bombs) encased inside a plastic container emplaced inside a mud wall.

Two IEDs Wounded One, One Detained in Narayanpur
http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/detailed_news.asp?date1=5/17/2016&id=2#2
On 16 May, in Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh state, two (2) unknown IEDs detonated near the
Krushnar-Gumiabeda forest, wounding one (1) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) trooper.
Additionally, one (1) Maoist was detained near the incident.

Five IEDs Found and Cleared in Lohardaga
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Large-explosive-haul-in-Lohardaga-raids-at-Maoistbelts/2016/05/16/article3435154.ece
http://www.nyoooz.com/ranchi/467397/large-explosive-haul-in-lohardaga-raids-at-maoist-belts
On 16 May, in Bulbul and Kerar villages, Lohardaga district, Jharkhand state, security forces
found and cleared five (5) unknown IEDs (four (4) pressure cooker and one (1) tiffin box).

IED Detonated in Khoyathong
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/pre-dawn-bomb-blast-in-manipur116051700408_1.html
http://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/pre-dawn-bomb-blast-in-manipur-nonehurt/940315
On 17 May, in Khoyathong locality, Imphal district, Manipur state, an unknown IED detonated at
a private transport company causing material damage to the office. No casualties were reported and
no group or individual has claimed responsibility for the incident.

IED Found and Cleared in Khunti
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ied-planted-by-maoists-recovered-injharkhand-116051701207_1.html
http://www.newkerala.com/news/2016/fullnews-64857.html
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On 17 May, in Khunti district, Jharkhand state, police found and cleared a 20kg unknown Maoist
emplaced IED near an Usram jungle during search operations.

IED Wounded One in Narayanpur
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Police-jawan-injured-in-IED-blast-triggered-byNaxals/articleshow/52323724.cms
On 18 May, in Amdai Ghati, Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh state, a Naxal emplaced roadside
CWIED detonated, seriously wounding one (1) soldier (jawan) conducting a patrol along the
Narayanpur-Orchha road.

Bomb Thrown At LDF Leader Pinarayis Victory Procession - 1 Dead
http://www.news18.com/news/politics/bomb-thrown-at-ldf-leader-pinarayis-victoryprocession-1-dead-1245225.html
On 19 May, A bomb was thrown at LDF leader Pinarayi Vijayan’s victory procession in Kannur,
Kerala on Thursday, a few hours after the assembly elections results were announced. One person
was killed and at least four others injured in the attack.

IED Killed Two in Chemmarathur
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-assembly-polls-iuml-workers-injuredin-bomb-attack/article8619272.ece
On 19 May, in Chemmarathur, Vadakara city, Kozhikode district, Kerala state, an unknown IED
detonated, wounding two (2) Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) workers.
IRAQ
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Eight in Yusufiya
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/10-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-southern-baghdad/
http://almadapress.com/ar/news/68738/‫م ق تل‬-‫وإ صاب ة‬-‫ع شرة‬-‫أ شخاص‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫ج نوب ي‬
On 20 April, in Yusufiya, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a popular market,
killing two (2) people and wounding eight (8) others.

IED Killed One, Wounded Two in Baqubah
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/3-farmers-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-northeastbaqubah/
http://www.alsumaria.tv/news/166224/‫م ق تل‬-‫وا صاب ة‬-‫ث الث ة‬-‫مزارع ين‬-‫ب ان فجار‬-‫ شمال‬-‫ش‬/ar
On 20 April, near al Had al Akhdar village (17km north of Baqubah), Baqubah district, Diyala
province, an unknown IED detonated inside an orchard, killing one (1) farmer and wounding two (2)
others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Three in Arab Jabour
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/4-policemen-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-targeted-patrolsouth-baghdad-2/
On 20 April, in Arab Jabour village, Dora district, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED targeting a
police patrol detonated, killing one (1) policeman and wounding three (3) others.

Explosives Cache Found and Cleared in Baqubah
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/diyala-police-founds-explosives-cache-northeast-baqubah/
On 20 April, in Hanbs villages, Baqubah district, Diyala province, security forces found and
cleared an explosives cache containing an undisclosed number of unknown IEDs and other war
materials.

IED Killed Two, Wounded Three in Hor Rajab
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/5-members-al-hashed-al-shaabi-killed-wounded-bombblast-southern-baghdad/
On 21 April, in Hor Rajab village, Madain district, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED targeting
an al-Hashed al-Shaabi vehicle detonated, killing two (2) militia members and wounding three (3)
others.

IED Killed Two, Wounded Eight in Madain
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/10-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-madain-areasouth-baghdad/
http://almadapress.com/ar/news/68804/‫م ق تل‬-‫وإ صاب ة‬-‫ت س عة‬-‫أ شخاص‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫ج نوب‬On 21 April, in Madain district, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated in a popular cafe,
killing two (2) people and wounding eight (8) others.

IED Killed One, Wounded Eight in Baghdad
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-wounds-nine-people-west-baghdad/
http://almadapress.com/ar/news/68805/‫م ق تل‬-‫وإ صاب ة‬-‫ت س عة‬-‫أ شخاص‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫غرب ي‬-
On 21 April, in al Bakriya, western Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a popular market,
killing one (1) person and wounding eight (8) others.

Three PBIEDs Interdicted in Sinjar
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/kurdish-peshmerga-forces-repel-isis-attack-west-sinjar/
On 21 April, in Domiz, Sinjar district, Nineveh province, Peshmerga forces interdicted three (3)
Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS) affiliated PBIEDs, though a number of Peshmerga were wounded.
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SVBIED killed one student in Ameen.
http://almadapress.com/ar/news/68844/‫م ق تل‬-‫طال ب‬-‫ب ك ل ية‬-‫ال طب‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫ س يارت ه‬-
On 21 April, a college of dentistry student was killed when a sticky IED exploded under his car in
Ameen.

Explosives Killed Six in Ramadi
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/booby-trapped-houses-explosions-kill-6-civilians-ramadi/
On 21 April, in three neighborhoods, areas of al-Aramel, al-Andalus, al-Thobat and al-Houz in
Ramadi city, Al Anbar province, six civilians were killed in the detonation of six (6) VOIED houses
“booby-trapped”, killing six (6) civilians.

PBIED Killed Eight, Wounded 33 in Baghdad
http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/207650-officials-suicide-bomber-kills-six-at-iraq-shiitemosque
http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2016/04/22/Suicide-bomber-kills-at-leastsix-at-Iraq-Shiite-mosque.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-3553658/Suicide-bomber-kills-six-Iraq-Shiitemosque.html
On 22 April, in southwestern Baghdad, an Islamic State (IS) affiliated PBIED targeting a Shiite
mosque after Friday prayers detonated, killing at least eight (8) people and wounding at least 33
others.

IED Killed One, Wounded Six in Baghdad
http://www.albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96075-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-8-LDlnnlBAlJvAE-IBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-vlNBn-BiDAD.html
On 22 April, in Achammtl, eastern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near shops, killing one
(1) civilian and wounding six (6) others.

IED Killed One, Wounded Seven in Suwaib
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albaghdadianews.com%2Fsecur
ity%2Fitem%2F96075-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB%25D8%25A9-8-LDlnnl-BAlJvAE-IBN%25D8%25A9lAYOJ%25D8%25A9-vlNBn-BiDAD.html
On 22 April, in Suwaib, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near shops, killing one (1)
civilian and wounding seven (7) others.

Twelwe dead in two Baghdad car bomb attacks in Hosseinia
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iraq-blast-idUSKCN0XK0M6
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On 23 April, Hosseinia, northern Baghdad governorate, an SVBIED detonated near a security
post, killing nine (9) soldier and wounding twenty eight (28) others.

IED Killed One, Wounded One in Ghazaliya
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96114-AYObyomAD-ZHAGB-LKbB-kkGv-NAkILE‫ة‬BAlJvAE-kAZHj‫ة‬-iEBn-BiDAD.html
On 23 April, in Ghazaliya, Mansour district, western Baghdad city, an unknown IED adhesively
attached to a vehicle detonated, killing one (1) person and wounding one (1) other.

IED Wounded Two in Baghdad
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-wounds-2-civilians-abu-dshir-area-southbaghdad/
On 23 April, in Abu Dshir, southern Baghdad city, an unknown roadside IED detonated,
wounding two (2) civilians.

Two VBIEDs Found and Cleared in Kirkuk
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/iraqi-air-force-destructs-isis-tactical-units-southern-kirkuk/
On 23 April, in Kasbet Bashir, Kirkuk province, the Iraqi Air Force found and cleared two (2)
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) emplaced VBIEDs.

IED Killed One, Wounded Eight in Al Shaab
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-wounds-9-people-north-east-baghdad/
On 23 April, in al Shaab district, northeastern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated, killing one
(1) person and wounding eight (8) others.

IED Killed Two, Wounded Seven in Hosseinia
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96112-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-9-LDlnnl-BAlJvAElAYOJ‫ة‬-yoLAkn-BiDAD.html
On 23 April, in Hosseinia, northern Baghdad governorate, an unknown roadside IED detonated
near shops, killing two (2) civilians and wounding seven (7) others.

IED Killed One, Wounded Nine in Adamiyah
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96104-AYObyomAD-NAZHAB‫ة‬-10-LDlnnl-BAlJvAEIBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-yoLAkn-BiDAD.html
On 23 April, in Shaab South, Adamiyah district, northern Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED
detonated near Shalal Pazar market, killing one (1) civilian and wounding nine (9) others.

104 IEDs, IED Factory Found and Cleared in Fallujah
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96103-Ljbk-NAZHAB‫ة‬-96-AEmABnA-zhLl-jAZIILknAb-BiDAD.html
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On 23 April, in Kharma, Albu Shejel, and Nazim Division, Fallujah district, al Anbar province, Iraqi
Security Forces (ISF) found and cleared 104 unknown IEDs and an IED factory during clearing
operations.

Two IEDs Found and Cleared in Al Buḩayrah
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96103-Ljbk-NAZHAB‫ة‬-96-AEmABnA-zhLl-jAZIILknAb-BiDAD.html
On 23 April, in al Buḩayrah district, al Anbar province, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) found and
cleared two (2) unknown IEDs.

Cache Found and Cleared in Radwaniya
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96103-Ljbk-NAZHAB%D8%A9-96-AEmABnA-zhLljAZI-ILknAb-BiDAD.html
On 23 April, in in Radwaniya, southwestern Baghdad city, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) found and
cleared a cache containing IED components.

IED Killed One in Baghdad
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96103-Ljbk-NAZHAB%D8%A9-96-AEmABnA-zhLljAZI-ILknAb-BiDAD.html
On 24 April, in Baghdad, an unknown IED adhesively attached to a car detonated, killing one (1)
person.

IED Killed One, Wounded Six in Al Dora
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96125-yomnD-NYOb‫ة‬-LZHABnl-BAlJvAE-IBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬vlNBn-BiDAD.html
On 24 April, in Al Dora, Al Rashid district, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near
shops, killing one (1) civilian and wounding six (6) others.

IED Killed Two, Wounded Nine in Al Tarmiya
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96123-AYObyomAD-NAZHAB‫ة‬-11-LDlnA-BAlJvAEIBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-yoLAkn-BiDAD.html
On 24 April, in Al Tarmiya, Al Faris district, Baghdad province, an unknown roadside IED
detonated near a popular market, killing two (2) civilians and wounding nine (9) others.

IED Wounded Three in Baghdad
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96148-PZHAB‫ة‬-VkAV‫ة‬-LDlnnl-BAlJvAE-lAYOJ‫ة‬-vlNBnBiDAD.html
On 24 April, in Abu Dashir, southern Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED detonated, wounding
three (3) civilians.
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Cache Found and Cleared in Al Rutba
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/f-16-warplanes-kill-wound-14-isis-elements-western-anbar
On 24 April, in Al Rutba, western Al Anbar province, the Iraqi Air Force found and cleared a
cache consisting of weapons, and unknown explosive materials.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Seven in Baghdad
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96151-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-8-LDlnnl-BAlJvAElAYOJ‫ة‬-yoEjn-BiDAD.html
On 24 April, in Basmajh, eastern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a popular
playground, killing one (1) civilian and wounding seven (7) others.

450 IEDs Found and Cleared in Fallujah
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=68995
On 24 April, in eastern Fallujah, al Anbar province, joint security forces found and cleared a
cache consisting of 450 unknown IEDs belonging to Ad-Dawlah Al-Islamiyah Al-Iraq wa Al-Sham
(DAISH).
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Unknown Explosives Destroyed Church in Mosul
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/isis-blows-historical-church-central-mosul/
On 25 April, in central Mosul, Nineveh province, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants
detonated an undisclosed amount of unknown explosives, destroying the al Latin Church belonging
to the Domincan fathers.
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1 Iraqi Army Members Killed - 5 Wounded In Car Bomb Explosion South Of Baghdad
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/6-iraqi-army-members-killed-wounded-car-bomb-southbaghdad/
On 25 April, a car comb parked on the roadside exploded targeting a convoy of the Iraqi army
while passing in al-Latifiya area south of Baghdad, killing an army member and wounding five others.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Eight in Hamamiyat
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/10-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-north-baghdad-2-
5/
http://witebej.com/En/News.aspx?id=13779&MapID=30#.V0Qr4Pl94dV
On 26 April, in Hamamiyat, Taji district, northern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a
popular market, killing two (2) people and wounding eight (8) others.

Eight IEDs Found and Cleared in Hit City
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/anbar-operations-announce-detonating-16-ieds-ramadi-2streets-cleansed/
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On 26 April, in Hit city, Hit district, al Anbar province, security forces found and cleared eight (8)
unknown IEDs and cleansed two (2) streets during clearing operations.

311 IEDs Found and Cleared in Doulab
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/security-forces-kill-23-isis-fighters-doulab-battles-311ieds-detonated/
On 26 April, in Doulab, Hit district, al Anbar province, security forces found and cleared 311
unknown roadside IEDs and killed 23 ISIS militants.

IED Killed One, Wounded Seven in Mansour
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/8-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-west-baghdad-4/
On 27 April, in Amiriya, Mansour district, western Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a
fruits and vegetables market, killing one (1) person and wounding seven (7) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded 10 in Nahrawan
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/11-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-southeastbaghdad/
On 27 April, in al Kargholiya village, Nahrawan district, southeastern Baghdad, an unknown IED
detonated near a popular café, killing one (1) person and wounding 10 others.

ISIS VBIED Found and Cleared in Hit
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/14-isis-fighters-including-three-snipers-coalition-strikewest-heet-district/
On 27 April, in al Doulab, Hit district, al Anbar province, aviation assets found and cleared an
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) weapons and missile cache including a VBIED and killed 14 ISIS
fighters including three (3) snipers.

IED Killed Two, Wounded Five in Mahmudiya
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-wounds-7-people-south-baghdad/
On 27 April, in Mahmudiya district, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a
popular market, killing two (2) people and wounding five (5) others.
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Four ISIS VBIEDs Found and Cleared in Qayyarah
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/nineveh-operations-confirms-liberating-vital-village-killing200-isis-militants-east-qayyara/
On 27 April, in al Mahana village, Qayyarah district, Nineveh province, aviation assets found and
cleared four (4) ISIS VBIEDs, four (4) rocket launchers and killed more than 200 ISIS militants.
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IED Detonated in Funeral Hall in Kirkuk
http://www.albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96229-AlJvAE-IBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-DAgk-jAI‫ة‬-IeAsNYOZ-KEKNK-DNl-NjNI-gYOASE-ByoEn‫ة‬.html
On 27 April, in central Kirkuk, central Kirkuk province, an unknown IED detonated inside Abou El
Fadl Funeral Hall, causing damage but no casualties.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Four in Madain
http://www.albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96241-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-6-LDlnnlBAlJvAE-lAYOJ‫ة‬-vlNBn-BiDAD.html
On 27 April, in Madain, Babil province, an unknown roadside IED detonated in the industrial
district, killing two (2) civilians and wounding four (4) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Six in Amil
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/69188/‫م ق تل‬-‫وا صاب ة‬-‫ س ب عة‬-‫ا شخاص‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫ج نوب‬-
On 27 April, in Amil district, Baghdad province, an unknown IED detonated near shops, killing
one (1) person and wounding six (6) others.
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Three SVBIEDs Interdicted in Karma
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/69160/‫إح باط‬-‫هجوم‬-‫ان تحاري‬-‫ب ث الث‬-‫ س يارات‬-‫م فخ‬
On 27 April, in Albotaah central region, Karma, al Anbar province, joint forces interdicted/killed
three (3) SVBIEDs targeting Iraqi forces during clearance operations.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Five in Hurriya
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/six-people-killed-wounded-bus-explosion-northwestbaghdad/
On 28 April, in Hurriya district, northwestern Baghdad, an unknown IED targeting a bus
detonated, killing the driver and wounding five (5) others.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Three in Hor Rajab
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/5-al-hashed-al-shaabi-members-killed-wounded-bombblast-south-baghdad/
On 28 April, in Hor Rajab village, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED targeting a civilian vehicle
carrying al-Hashed al Shaabi members detonated, killing two (2) people and wounding three (3)
others.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Five in Radwaniyah
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-wounds-seven-people-south-westbaghdad/
http://en.abna24.com/service/middle-east-west-asia/archive/2016/04/28/750582/story.html
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On 28 April, in Radwaniyah, southwestern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a popular
market, killing two (2) people and wounding five (5) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Four in East Baghdad
http://almadapress.com/ar/news/69264/‫م ق تل‬-‫وإ صاب ة‬-‫خم سة‬-‫أ شخاص‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫ شرق ي‬-
On 28 April, in eastern Baghdad an unknown roadside IED detonated, killing one (1) person and
wounding four (4) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Eight in Bakri
http://www.albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96267-AYObyomAD-NAZHAB‫ة‬-9-LDlnnlBAlJvAE-IBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-iEBn-BiDAD.html
On 28 April, in Barkri, western Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a market place, killing
one (1) civilian and wounding eight (8) others.
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IED Workshop Found and Cleared in Baquba
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/security-forces-find-secret-ieds-hideout-northeastbaqubah/
On 28 April, near Imam Musafer, in Baqubah district, police emergency forces found and cleared
an IED manufacturing workshop located inside an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) hideout.
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Explosives Found and Cleared in Kadhimiyah
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96284-AkILknAb-AkLyobEK‫ة‬-AGBAZ-AYObmDAJkeNAE-AkKAzLn‫ة‬.html
On 28 April, in Kadhimiyah, northwestern Baghdad city, Baghdad province, the Military
Intelligence Directorate (MID) found and cleared an explosive belt and an unknown number of
unknown IEDs.
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VBIED Found and Cleared in Baquba
http://www.albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96259-PvEAsAb-aLln‫ة‬-LyoDD‫ة‬-Jn-LGnZ-LvkYODnAkO-IkO-gkJn‫ة‬-vkYO‫ة‬-AYObvNAB-AkLGAJz.html
On 28 April, in Baquba, Diyala province, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) found and cleared a VBIED
located near the Provincial Council Building.
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Adhesive IED Killed One in Mansour
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96297-AYObyomAD-LDln-BAlJvAE-IBN‫ة‬-kAZHj‫ة‬-iEBnBiDAD.html
On 29 April, in Adil, Mansour district, western Baghdad city, Baghdad province, an adhesive IED
detonated in a car, killing the driver instantly.
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Two VBIEDs, Multiple IEDs Found and Cleared in Hit
http://www.alsumaria.tv/news/166991/‫ت حري ر‬-‫ق ري تي‬-‫خزرج‬-‫ون وي عم‬-‫غرب‬-‫ه يت‬/ar
On 29 April, in Hit, Al Anbar province, ISF found and cleared two (2) VBIEDs and an unknown
number of unknown IEDs during security operations.
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Three HBIEDs, One VBIED, 15 IEDs Found and Cleared in Samarra
http://almadapress.com/ar/news/69273/‫م ق تل‬-13-‫من‬-‫داعش‬-‫ف ي‬-‫ال ثرث ار‬--‫واع ت قال‬
On 29 April, in Samarra district, Saladin province, ISF found and cleared three (3) Ad-Dawlah AlIslamiyah Al-Iraq wa Al-Sham (DAISH) HBIEDs, one (1) VBIED, and 15 unknown roadside IEDs during
combat operations.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Five in Eastern Baghdad
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96294-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-6-LDlnnl-BAlJvAElAYOJ‫ة‬-yoEjn-BiDAD.html
On 29 April, in eastern Baghdad an unknown roadside IED detonated near shops, killing one (1)
civilian and wounding five (5) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Four in Bayaa
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96319-yomnD-NAEBI‫ة‬-LZHABnl-BAlJvAE-IBN‫ة‬lAYOJ‫ة‬-iEBn-BiDAD.html
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-wounds-5-persons-southwest-baghdad/
On 30 April, in Bayaa, Rashid district, western Baghdad city, Baghdad province, an unknown
roadside IED detonated, killing one (1) civilian and wounding four (4) others.
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SVBIED Found and Cleared in Bashir
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/69322/‫م ق تل‬-50-‫ع ن صرا‬-‫من‬-‫داعش‬-‫ومحا صرة‬-200-‫آ‬
On 30 April, in Bashir, Kirkuk district, Kirkuk province, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) found and
cleared a Suicide Vehicle Borne IED (SVBIED), killing the suicide bomber during security operations.
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VBIED Killed 25, Wounded 55 in Nahrawan
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96324-25-yomnDA -N55-vEnGA -AkGZHnk‫ة‬AklmASn‫ة‬-kbJvnE-LlZj‫ة‬-AklmENAl-vlNBn-yoEj-BiDAD.html
http://makuruki.rw/en/spip.php?article1460
On 30 April, in Nahrawan, Baghdad province, a Vehicle Borne IED (VBIED) detonated, killing 25
people, wounding 55 others.
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Two SVBIEDs Killed 33, Wounded 70 in Samawa
http://www.rferl.org/content/double-car-bombing/27709689.html
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http://indianexpress.com/article/world/world-news/iraq-samawah-twin-bomb-blasts-deathtoll-2779367/
On 1 May, in Samawa, Muthanna province, two (2) Islamic State (IS) emplaced SVBIEDs
detonated, killing at least 33 people and wounding more than 70 others. The first SVBIED detonated
near a bus station, the second SVBIED detonated five (5) minutes later about 400 meters away. IS
claimed responsibility for the attack.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Six in Hor Rajab
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/69375/‫م ق تل‬-‫وإ صاب ة‬-‫ث مان ية‬-‫أ شخاص‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫ج نو‬
On 1 May, in Hor Rajab, Rashid district, southern Baghdad city, Baghdad province, a Roadside
IED detonated near a popular market, killing two (2) people and wounding six (6) others.
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Two SVBIEDs Found and Cleared in Hi
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/coalition-aviation-destructs-2-booby-trapped-vehicleswest-heet/
On 1 May, in Hit district, Al Anbar province, army’s 7th brigade avaiation element managed to
bombard two (2) Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) SVBIEDs.
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VBIED Found and Cleared in Fallujah
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/iraqi-air-force-destructs-tank-booby-trapped-vehiclesouth-fallujah/
On 1 May, in Fallujah district, Al Anbar province, the Iraqi Air Force managed to bombard an IS
emplaced VBIED (Hummer), tank, and a vehicle carrying a machine gun killing all the occupants of
the vehicle.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Four in Abu Ghraib
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/69413/‫م ق تل‬-‫وإ صاب ة‬-‫ س تة‬-‫أ شخاص‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫غرب ي‬-‫ب‬
On 1 May, in Abu Ghraib, Mansour district, western Baghdad city, Baghdad province, an
unknown IED detonated near a number of shops, killing two (2) people and wounding four (4)
others.
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IED Killed Four, Hundreds of IEDs Found and Cleared in Hit
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/69411/‫م ق تل‬-‫أرب عة‬-‫من‬-‫ع نا صر‬-‫ال ح شد‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫وس‬
On 1 May, in Hit district, Al Anbar province, an unknown roadside IED detonated, killing four (4)
members of the Popular Crowd. Additionally, security forces found and cleared hundreds of IED’s
and dozens of HBIEDs.
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Baghdad car bomb kills 18 during Shia pilgrimage
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/05/baghdad-car-bomb-shia-pilgrims160502113216519.html
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On 2 May, in Saidiya district, southern Baghdad, a VBIED targeting pilgrims during a religious
observance detonated, killing three (3) civilians and wounding nine (9) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Eight in Tarmiya
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/69434/‫م ق تل‬-‫وإ صاب ة‬-‫ت س عة‬-‫أ شخاص‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫شمال ي‬
On 2 May, in al Tarmiya, northern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a popular market,
killing one (1) and wounding eight (8) others.
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ISIS Launches 6 Katyusha Rockets Containing Mustard And Chlorine Gases In Bashir Vicinity
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/isis-launches-6-katyusha-rockets-containing-mustardchlorine-gases-bashir-vicinity/
On 2 May, An informed source in al-Hashd al-Shaabi announced on Monday, that the so-called
ISIS launched six Katyusha rockets containing mustard and chlorine gases on the front lines of alHashd al-Shaabi in the vicinity of Bashir village in southern Kirkuk.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Five in Alwa
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/69436/‫م ق تل‬-‫وإ صاب ة‬-‫ س ب عة‬-‫أ شخاص‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫ج نوب ي‬
On 2 May, in Alwa, Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED detonated near a produce market, killing
two (2) and wounding five (5) others.
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200 IEDs Found and Cleared in Hit
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/11-isis-members-killed-coalition-airstrike-200-iedsdismantled-west-ramadi/
On 2 May, in Falij al Sharqiya, Hit district, al Anbar province, joint security forces found and
cleared 200 unknown IEDs, a 23mm machine gun, and a rocket launcher while also killing 11 ISIS
militants during operations within the district.
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VBIED Factory Found and Cleared in Al Anbar
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/69444/‫م ق تل‬-‫وإ صاب ة‬-25-‫ع ن صرا‬-‫من‬-‫داعش‬-‫ب م عارك‬
On 2 May, in Fallujah, al Anbar province, Iraqi Air Forces destroyed a VBIED factory affiliated
with Ad-Dawlah Al-Islamiyah Al-Iraq wa Al-Sham (DAISH). Additionally, the Iraqi Air Force killed 15
DAISH militants and wounded 10 others during the operation.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Eight in Yusufiya
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/10people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-south-baghdad/
On 3 May, in Yusufiya, southern Baghdad province, an unknown IED detonated near a fruits and
vegetables market, killing two (2) people and wounding eight (8) others.
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IED Killed One in Bashir
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/volunteer-soldier-killed-dismantling-bomb-south-kirkuk/
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On 3 May, in Bashir, Taza Khurmatu, Kirkuk district, Kirkuk province, an unknown Islamic State of
Iraq and Syria (ISIS) emplaced IED detonated while being dismantled, killing an al Hashed al-Sha’bi
militia member.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Six in Ghazaliya
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/69495/‫م ق تل‬-‫وإ صاب ة‬-‫ س ب عة‬-‫أ شخاص‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫غرب ي‬-
On 3 May, in Ghazaliya, Mansour district, western Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near
shops, killing one (1) person and wounding six (6) others.

IED Wounded Three in Al Rashid
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-wounds-3-soldiers-al-rashid-south-baghdad/
On 3 May, in al Rashid district, southern Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED detonated when an
army patrol passed by, wounding three (3) soldiers.
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PBIEDs Interdicted in Telskuf
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/05/03/us-navy-seal-killed-by-isis-in-iraq-firefightidentified.html
On 3 May, in Telskuf, northern Mosul, Ninawa province, an unknown number of PBIEDs were
interdicted by U.S. Navy SEALs and Peshmerga forces during a complex attack initiated by ISIS
militants. One (1) Navy SEAL died from small arms fire during the incident..
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IED Killed One, Wounded Five in Arab Jabour
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/6-al-hashed-al-shaabi-members-killed-wounded-bombblast-south-baghdad/
On 4 May, in Arab Jabour village, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED targeting a convoy of al
Hashed al Shaabi detonated, killing one (1) member and wounding five (5) others.

IED Killed One, Wounded Five in Husseiniya
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/6-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-near-restaurantnorth-baghdad/
On 4 May, in Husseiniya, northern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a restaurant,
killing one (1) person and wounding five (5) others.

IED Killed One, Wounded Seven in Al Iskan
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-wounds-8-people-west-baghdad/
On 4 May, in al Iskan, western Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a popular café, killing
one (1) person and wounding seven (7) others.
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ISIS IED Manufacturing Facility Found and Cleared in Nineveh
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/iraqi-f-16-bomb-isis-targets-nineveh-province-8-militantskilled/
On 4 May, in Nineveh province, aviation assets found and cleared an Islamic State of Iraq and
Syria (ISIS) IED manufacturing facility, a vehicle carrying unknown chemical materials and killed eight
(8) ISIS militants.
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ISIS IED Laboratory Found and Cleared in Qaim
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/iraqi-f-16-fighter-jets-destroy-isis-plant-booby-trappingwheels-qaim/
On 4 May, in Qaim, al Anbar province, aviation assets found and cleared an ISIS IED (booby-trap)
laboratory, killing a number of ISIS militants.
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4 Civilians Killed - 2 Injured In Bomb Blast Southwest Of Kirkuk
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/6-civilians-killed-injured-bomb-blast-southwest-kirkuk/
On 4 May, an explosive device went off while a group of civilians escaping from the district of alHawija towards the district of al-Dabs northwest of Kirkuk.
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Car Bomb Blast Wounds Journalist In Abu Dshir Area South Of Baghdad
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/car-bomb-blast-wounds-journalist-abu-dshir-southbaghdad/
On 4 May, An explosive device that was emplaced under a civilian vehicle belonging to a
journalist who was working in one of the satellite channels exploded while it was passing in the area
of Abu Dshir south of Baghdad.
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IEDs Detonated on Three Oil Wells in Kirkuk
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/three-wells-oil-field-detonated-west-kirkuk/
http://www.iraqoilreport.com/news/saboteurs-bomb-khabbaz-oil-field-18803/
On 4 May, in al Sabunjiya, western Kirkuk, three (3) unknown IEDs targeting three (3) oil wells in
Khabaz oil field detonated, stopping the production of all three (3) wells. An unknown IED was found
and cleared on a fourth oil well.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Six in Dawra
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/7-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-south-baghdad-4/
On 5 May, in Abu Dshir, Dawra district, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a
number of shops, killing one (1) person and wounding six (6) others.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Nine in Sabaa Al Bour
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/11-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-north-baghdad/
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On 5 May, in Sabaa al Bour, Taji District, an unknown IED detonated near a popular market,
killing two (2) people and wounding nine (9) others.
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1 Killed 6 Wounded In Bomb Blast In Central Baghdad
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/7people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-central-baghdad/
https://www.naij.com/822111-tragic-wont-believe-happened-five-people-graveyard.html
On 5 May, a bomb exploded in al-Sibaa area in central Baghdad, killing one person and
wounding six others.
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IED Killed Five, Wounded 14 in Hillah
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/19-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-targetedmourners-inside-cemetery-north-hilla/
On 5 May, in al Iskandaria, Hillah, Babylon province, an unknown IED targeting mourners inside
the al-Sahwa cemetery detonated, killing five (5) people and wounding 14 others.
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IED Wounded One in Abu Dshir
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/car-bomb-blast-wounds-journalist-abu-dshir-southbaghdad/
On 5 May, in Abu Dshir, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED emplaced under a civilian vehicle
belonging to a journalist detonated, wounding him.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Five in Shaab
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/69683/‫م ق تل‬-‫وإ صاب ة‬-‫ س ب عة‬-‫أ شخاص‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫شمال ي‬
On 5 May, in Shaab, northern Baghdad city, an unknown IED detonated near a number of shops,
killing two (2) people and wounding five (5) others.
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IED Killed Two in Bashir
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/2-volunteer-soldiers-killed-defusing-ied-south-kirkuk/
On 5 May, in Bashir, Kirkuk province, an unknown IED prematurely detonated while being
dismantled, killing two (2) elements of the paramilitary al Hashed al Shabi force.
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400 IEDs Found and Cleared in Al Anbar
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/strategic-route-linking-fallujah-ramadi-30-isis-memberskilled/
On 5 May, along a strategic road between Ameriya and Ramadi, al Anbar province, security
forces found and cleared 400 unknown IEDs, killing 30 Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) members.
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SVBIED Killed Three, Wounded Five in Abu Ghraib
http://www.iraqpressagency.com/?p=198543&lang=ar
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On 6 May, Abu Ghraib district, western Baghdad province, an SVBIED (targeting an Iraqi Army
checkpoint) detonated, killing three (3) soldiers and wounding five (5) others.
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Two VBIEDS Found and Cleared in Al Qayyarah
http://almadapress.com/ar/news/69675/‫ت دم ير‬-‫ شاح نة‬-‫ل ـداعش‬-‫ت حمل‬-‫ س يارت ين‬-‫م فخ‬
On 6 May, in al Qayyarah, Mosul district, Nineveh province, coalition aircraft found and
cleared/destroyed two (2) DAISH owned VBIEDs and a tunnel filled with weapons and ammunition.
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Four PBIEDS Interdicted in Mosul
http://alghadpress.com/ar/news/54036/‫ال قوات‬-‫االم ن ية‬-‫ت ق تل‬-28-‫ارهاب يا‬-‫وت ح بط‬-‫هجوما‬-‫ل هم‬-‫ف ي‬‫ال مو صل‬
On 6 May, in southern Mosul district, Nineveh province, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) interdicted
and killed four (4) DAISH PBIEDs and 28 DAISH terrorists during air combat operations.
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IED Found and Cleared in Khalidiya
http://almaalomah.info/2016/05/06/safity/46645
On 6 May, in Khalidiya, eastern Ramadi district, Al Anbar province, ISF found and cleared one (1)
unknown roadside IED after killing three DAISH terrorists attempting to emplace the explosive
device.
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IED Killed Eight, Wounded Two in Baghdad
http://presstv.ir/Detail/2016/05/06/464271/Iraq--Baghdad/
http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2016/05/06/464271/Iraq--Baghdad/
On 6 May, in Bismayah, southeastern Baghdad province, an unknown IED detonated close to a
commercial district, killing eight (8) people and wounding two (2) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Eight in Abu Ghraib
http://presstv.ir/Detail/2016/05/06/464271/Iraq--Baghdad/
On 6 May, in Abu Ghraib, western Baghdad city, an unknown IED detonated close to a
commercial district, killing one (1) person and wounding eight (8) others.
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IED Wounded One in Tal Alwad
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/ied-wounds-girl-escaping-isis-southwest-kirkuk/
http://www.menasource.com/ied-wounds-girl-escaping-from-isis-southwest-of-kirkuk/
On 6 May, in Tal alwad, southwestern Kirkuk province, an unknown IED targeting a family
escaping from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) detonated, wounding a girl.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Eight in Tarmiya
http://www.albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96465-AYObyomAD-NAZHAB‫ة‬-10-LDlnnlBAlJvAE-IBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-yoLAkn-BiDAD.html\
On 7 May, in Tarmiya district, Baghdad province, an unknown roadside IED detonated near a
popular market, killing two (2) civilians and wounding eight (8) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Three in Al Tuwaitha
http://www.albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96467-AYObyomAD-NAZHAB‫ة‬-4-Ll-IlAZHEAkyoEZ‫ة‬-BAlJvAE-IBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-vlNB-yoEjn-BiDAD.html
On 7 May, in al Tuwaitha, Karadah district, Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED (targeting the
Iraqi Federal Police) detonated, killing one (1) policeman and wounding three (3) others.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded 11 in Al Madain
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/69733/‫م ق تل‬-‫وإ صاب ة‬-13-‫ شخ صا‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫ج نوب ي‬-‫ب غ‬
On 7 May, al Madain district, Baghdad province, an unknown IED detonated near a popular
soccer stadium, killing two (2) and wounding 11 others.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Four in Baghdad
http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/69709/‫م ق تل‬-‫وإ صاب ة‬-‫ س تة‬-‫أ شخاص‬-‫ب ت فج ير‬-‫و سط‬-‫ب غ‬
On 7 May, in central Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near Shops, killing two (2) and
wounding four (4) others.
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Three SVBIEDs Interdicted in Fallujah
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/anbar-operations-announces-destroying-3-booby-trappedvehicles-south-fallujah/
On 8 May, in southern Fallujah district, al Anbar province, the coalition air forces
interdicted/killed three (3) SVBIEDs near al Salam intersection.
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PBIED Killed six in Abu Ghraib
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/08/c_135343118.htm
On 8 May, in Abu Ghraib, Mansour district, western Baghdad, a PBIED (targeting a funeral)
detonated, killing six (6).
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IED Killed One, Wounded Eight in Al Obeidi
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96499-AYObyomAD-NAZHAB‫ة‬-9-LDlnnl-BAlJvAEIBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-yoEjn-BiDAD.html
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/1-dead-8-wounded-bomb-blast-obeidi-area-east-baghdad/
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On 8 May, in al Obeidi, 9 Nissan district, eastern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near
shops, killing one (1) civilian and wounding eight (8) others.
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Adhesive IED Killed One, Wounded Six in 9 Nissan
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96493-AYObyomAD-NAZHAB‫ة‬-7-LDlnnl-BAlJvAEIBN‫ة‬-kAZHj‫ة‬-yoLAkn-BiDAD.html
On 8 May, in al Husseinia, 9 Nissan district (Baghdad al Jadeeda), northern Baghdad, an adhesive
IED detonated, killing one (1) civilian and wounding six (6) others.
45 IEDs Found and Cleared in Ramadi
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/security-forces-destructs-isis-headquarters-anbar-45-iedsdismantled/
On 8 May, in northwestern Ramadi district, al Anbar province, soldiers found and cleared 45
unknown IEDs.
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VBIED Killed 16, Wounded 54 in Baquba
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-iraq-blast-idUSKCN0Y020M
On 9 May, in Baquba district, Diyala province, a VBIED detonated near a popular market center,
killing 16 people and wounding 54 others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Five in Shaab
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96554-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-6-LDlnnl-BAlJvAElAYOJ‫ة‬-yoLAkn-BiDAD.html
On 9 May, in Shalal Pazar, Shaab South, Adamiyah district, northern Baghdad, an unknown
roadside IED detonated near a market, killing one (1) civilian and wounding five (5) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Eight in Sabaa Al Bour
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96532-AYObyomAD-NAZHAB‫ة‬-9-LDlnnl-BAlJvAEIBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-yoLAkn-BiDAD.html
On 9 May, in Sabaa al Bour, Taji district, Baghdad province, an unknown roadside IED detonated
near a popular restaurant killing one (1) civilian and wounding eight (8) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Seven in Al Dora
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96560-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-8-LDlnnl-BAlJvAElAYOJ‫ة‬-vlNBn-BiDAD.html
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/8-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-south-baghdad-2-4/
On 9 May, in al Dora, al Rashid district, southern Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED detonated
near shops, killing one (1) civilian and wounding seven (7) others.
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Two IEDs Killed Three, Wounded Eight in Latifiya
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96531-AYObyomAD-NAZHAB‫ة‬-11-Ll-IlAZHE-AkGyoDBPlJvAE-IBNbnl-lAYOJbnl-vlNBn-BiDAD.html
On 9 May, in Latifiya, Mahmudiya district, Baghdad province, two (2) unknown IEDs targeting a
convoy detonated, killing three (3) people and wounding eight (8) others.
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IEDs Detonated, Destroyed Three Electrical Transmission Towers in Tikrit
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/3-towers-power-transmission-detonated-east-tikrit/
On 9 May, in Albu Khaddo, eastern Tikrit district, Salah ad Din province, unidentified personnel
detonated an unknown number of IEDs, destroying three (3) electrical transmission towers.
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IED Killed One in Zafraniya
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96533-AYObyomAD-LDEYO-BAlJvAE-IBN‫ة‬-kAZHj‫ة‬vlNB-yoEjn-BiDAD.html
On 9 May, in Zafraniya town, Karadah district, Baghdad, an unknown IED adhesively attached to
a vehicle detonated, killing one (1) civilian.
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SVBIED Found and Cleared in Fallujah
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/mahalawi-20-isis-militants-killed-booby-trapped-vehicledestroyed-south-fallujah/
On 9 May, in Albu Shihab, Fallujah district, al Anbar province, international coalition aircraft
found and cleared/destroyed a SVBIED during combat air operations.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Four in Abu Ghraib
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/6-al-hashed-al-shaabi-members-killed-wounded-bombblast-west-baghdad/
On 10 May, in Abu Ghraib district, western Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED, targeting an al
Hashed al Shaabi patrol, detonated, killing two (2) patrol members and wounding four (4) others.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Nine in Mahmudiya
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/11-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-south-baghdad-5/
On 10 May, in Mahmudiya district, southern Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED detonated near
a popular market, killing two (2) people and wounding nine (9) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Eight in Jisr Diyala
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96595-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-9-LDlnnl-BAlJvAEIBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-vlNBn-BiDAD.html
On 10 May, in Jisr Diyala, al Zafraniya district, southeastern Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED
detonated near a popular restaurant, killing one (1) civilian and wounding eight (8) others.
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IED Wounded Two in Baqubah
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/car-bombing-wounds-2-persons-jizaniy-village-northeastbaqubah/
On 10 May, in al Jizaniy, Baqubah, Diyali province, an unknown roadside IED detonated after a
taxi passed over it, wounding two (2) people inside.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Six in Baya
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96593-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-8-LDlnnl-BAlJvAElAYOJ‫ة‬-vlNBn-BiDAD.html
On 10 May, in Baya, al Rashid district, southern Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED detonated
near shops, killing two (2) civilians and wounding six (6) others.
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SVBIED Killed 12, Wounded 31 in Kadhimiya
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/kadhimiya-bombing-toll-rises-43-dead-wounded/
On 11 May, in Kadhimiya city, Kadhimiya district, Baghdad province, an SVBIED detonated at the
entrance to the city in Abdul Mohsen Al Kazemi Square, killing 12 people and wounding 31 others.
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VBIED Killed 27, Wounded 28 in Al Sadr
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/55-people-killed-wounded-sadr-city-bombing-confirmsbaghdad-operations/
On 11 May, in al Sadr city, eastern Baghdad, a VBIED detonated in Oraiba market, killing 27
people and wounding 28 others.
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VBIED Killed Seven, Wounded 20 in Baghdad
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/rabie-street-explosion-kills-7-people-wounds-20-otherswestern-baghdad/
On 11 May, in al Adl, western Baghdad, a VBIED targeting a police checkpoint on al Rabie street,
detonated, killing at least seven (7) people and wounding 20 others.
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VBIED Killed 50, Wounded 100 in Baghdad
http://www.khaama.com/at-least-50-killed-100-wounded-in-baghdad-car-bomb-explosion-0907
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/baghdad-car-bomb-bombing-at-least14-killed-in-explosion-in-iraq-capital-isis-terrorism-a7023636.html
On 11 May, in Baghdad, an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) VBIED detonated near a beauty
salon, killing 50 people and wounding 100 others.
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Three PBIEDs Interdicted in Al Zidan
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/baghdad-operations-announces-foiling-attack-policestation-western-baghdad/
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On 12 May, in al Zidan, western Baghdad, police elements interdicted and killed three (3) PBIEDs
trying to storm the al Eintsar police station, killing one (1) policeman and wounding four (4) others.
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Complex Attack Killed 13 in Balad
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iraq-balad-attacks-suicide-bomberisis-daesh-islamic-state-a7027341.html
On 12 May, in Balad district, Salah ad Din province, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorists
conducted a complex attack on al Furat Cafe (consisting of two (2) PBIEDs and group of gunmen
targeting a coffee shop) attacked/detonated, killing at least 13 people.
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Three SVBIEDs Interdicted/Killed in Ramadi
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/security-forces-repulse-isis-attack-north-ramadi-3-boobytrapped-vehicles-destroyed/
On 12 May, in Albu Eitha, Ramadi, al Anbar province, security forces interdicted and killed three
(3) Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) SVBIEDs during a complex attack, killing 12 ISIS terrorists.
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Islamic State Kills 17 Iraqi Soldiers With Suicide Truck Bombs
http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFKCN0Y30W2
On 12 May Islamic State insurgents killed at least 17 Iraqi soldiers with suicide truck bombs on
Thursday in a major attack on government forces that recaptured the western city of Ramadi in
December.
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Suicide Attacks Kill 2 West Of Baghdad
http://www.trunews.com/suicide-attacks-kill-two-west-of-baghdad-following-bloody-day/
On 12 May, Two suicide bombers attacked a police station west of Baghdad on Thursday,
leaving two security personnel dead and eight others wounded.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Nine in Dora
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-1-person-wounds-9-others-al-dawra-areasouth-baghdad/
On 13 May, in Dora, al Rashid district, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near
shops, killing one (1) person and wounding nine (9) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Four in Latifiya
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-wounds-5-elements-army-patrol-southbaghdad/
On 13 May, in Latifiya, Mahmudiya district, southern Baghdad province, an unknown IED
(targeting an Iraqi army patrol) detonated, killing one (1) soldier and wounding four (4) others.
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IEDs Killed Two, Wounded Seven in Al Obeidi
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-wounds-9-people-al-obeidi-area-eastbaghdad/
On 13 May, in al Obeidi, 9 Nissan district, eastern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near
shops, killing two (2) persons and wounding seven (7) others.
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Four PBIEDs Interdicted in Balad
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96700-AkyoEZ‫ة‬-AkAbGADn‫ة‬-bjbk-4-AlbGAEnnlGANkNA-AYObmDAJ-LEjD-AkYOnD-LGLD-I-yoLAkn-BiDAD.html
On 13 May, in Balad district, Salah ad Din province, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) interdicted four (4)
PBIEDs (targeting the shrine of Mr. Muhammad).
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Seven in Jisr Diyala
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96704-AYObyomAD-NAZHAB‫ ة‬-9-LDlnnl-BAlJvAEIBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-vlNBn-BiDAD.html
On 13 May, in Jisr Diyala, southeastern Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED detonated near a
popular restaurant, killing two (2) civilians and wounding seven (7) others.
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Cache Found and Cleared in Yusufiya
http://www.harbipress.com/news.php?News=14619
On 13 May, in Yusufiya, Mahmudiyah district, Baghdad province, ISF found and cleared a cache
containing unknown explosives and war materials.
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Six PBIEDs Interdicted in Karma
http://almaalomah.info/2016/05/13/safity/48782
On 13 May, in Karma, eastern Fallujah district, al Anbar province, ISF interdicted/killed six (6)
Ad-Dawlah Al-Islamiyah Al-Iraq wa Al-Sham (DAISH) PBIEDs.
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PBIED Detonated in Balad
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iraq-balad-attacks-suicide-bomberisis-daesh-islamic-state-a7027341.html
On 13 May, in Balad district, Salah ad Din province, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) PBIED
detonated near a market after being cornered by police (several hours after the complex attack –
see para (8) below). A second attacker was caught and burned alive by residents after he allegedly
confessed to being part of the complex attack on al Furat Cafe.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Seven in Baghdad
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96728-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-8-LDlnnl-BAlJvAElAYOJ‫ة‬-yoEjn-BiDAD.html
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On 14 May, in eastern Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED detonated, killing one (1) civilian and
wounding seven (7) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Six in Baghdad
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96725-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-7-LDlnnl-BAlJvAElAYOJ‫ة‬-iEBn-BiDAD.html
On 14 May, in western Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED detonated, killing one (1) civilian and
wounding six (6) others.
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Diyala Police Seizes ISIS Strategic Explosives Cache Near Baqubah
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/diyala-police-seizes-isis-strategic-explosives-cache-nearbaqubah/
On 14 May, Diyala Police Command announced finding a strategic explosives cache belonging to
ISIS sleeper cells near Baqubah. The cache was hidden underground and contained two explosive
belts, 79 adhesive explosive devices, 30 improvised explosive devices and 28 TNT explosives.
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Nine PBIEDs Interdicted in Amiriyat Fallujah
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-05/14/content_38454103.htm
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/14/c_135359164.htm
On 14 May, in Amiriyat Fallujah, Fallujah district, al Anbar province, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF)
interdicted/killed nine (9) Islamic State (IS) PBIEDs attempting to enter the town.
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Cache Found and Cleared in Tarmiya
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96726-AkIVNE-IkO-LgBa-kkaYOkG‫ة‬-yoLAknBiDAD.html
On 14 May, in Tarmiya district, Baghdad province, ISF found and cleared a cache consisting of
three (3) explosive belts and unknown explosive materials.
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SVBIED Killed Two, Wounded Six in Hit
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-05/14/content_38454800.htm
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/14/c_135359388.htm
On 14 May, in Albu Haiyat, Hit district, al Anbar province, an IS SVBIED detonated at a security
checkpoint, killing two (2) policemen and wounding six (6) others.
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Two Caches Found and Cleared in Buhriz
http://www.ninanews.net/News_Details.aspx?tGji72hYg9nbSl2GELrYWA%253d%253d
On 14 May, in Buhriz, Baquba district, Diyala province, ISF found and cleared an explosives cache
containing 200kg of C4 and a second cache containing an unknown amount of explosives and
different munitions.
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PBIED Interdicted in Haditha
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/iraqi-joint-forces-liberate-al-wardiya-west-ramadi-says-aljazeerah-operations/
On 14 May, in al Wardiya, Haditha district, al Anbar province, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF)
interdicted a PBIED attempting to target security forces.
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Four PBIEDs Interdicted in Ramadi
http://www.ninanews.net/News_Details.aspx?dvwodkJYVAoeDTBAD4Daug%253d%253d
On 14 May, in Ramadi, al Anbar province, ISF interdicted/killed four (4) DAISH PBIEDs.
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Five SVBIEDs Interdicted in Mosul
http://www.ninanews.net/News_Details.aspx?y%252fSd7qmlAXjPjtsymOpb4g%253d%253d
On 14 May, in Haj Ali, Mosul district, Nineveh province, coalition aircraft interdicted/destroyed
five (5) SVBIEDs during combat air operations.
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PBIED Killed One, Wounded 11 in Amiriyat Fallujah
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-05/14/content_38454800.htm
On 14 May, in Amiriyat Fallujah, Fallujah district, al Anbar province, an IS PBIED detonated after
police raided the house that he was hiding, killing one (1) police officer and wounding 11 others
including three (3) policemen.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Five in 9 Nissan
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96739-AYObyomAD-LDln-NPZHAB‫ة‬-gLYO‫ة‬-ogEnlBAlJvAE-kAZHj‫ة‬-yoLAkn-BiDAD.html
On 14 May, in al Husseinia, 9 Nissan district, Baghdad, an unknown IED (adhesively attached to a
vehicle) detonated, killing one (1) civilian and wounding five (5) others.
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IED Wounded Three in Dora
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96738-PZHAB‫ة‬-VkAV‫ة‬-LDlnnl-BAlJvAE-lAYOJ‫ة‬-vlNBnBiDAD.html
On 14 May, in Dora, al Rashid district, southern Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED detonated,
wounding three (3) civilians.
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IED Wounded Two in Al Rashid
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-wounds-2-civilians-albu-dshir-area-southbaghdad/
On 14 May, in Abu Disher, al Rashid district, southern Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED
detonated, wounding two (2) civilians.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Seven in Mansour
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-wounds-9-people-west-baghdad/
On 14 May, in Iskan, Mansour district, western Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near shops,
killing two (2) people and wounding seven (7) others.
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Complex Attack Killed 11, Wounded 21 in Taji
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/isis-gas-plant-attack_us_573876d6e4b08f96c1836563
On 15 May, in Taji district, Baghdad province, Islamic State (IS) conducted a complex attack
targeting an Iraqi state run gas plant and using one (1) SVBIED and six (6) PBIEDs during the attack.
The SVBIED detonated at the entrance to the facility, the six (6) PBIEDs attacked security forces,
killing 11 and wounding 21 others. Four (4) IS gunmen also participated in the attack.
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IED Killed One in Mahmudiya
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96748-AYObyomAD-LNzJ-Jn-aLAl‫ة‬-BiDAD-BAlJvAEkAZHj‫ة‬-vlNBn-AkIAZHL‫ة‬.html
On 15 May, in Mahmudiya district, Baghdad province, an unknown IED adhesively attached to a
vehicle detonated, killing one (1) civilian.
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VBIED Killed Two, Wounded Ten in Latifiya
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96765-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-12-yogZHA-BAlJvAEYOnAE‫ة‬-LJgg‫ة‬-vlNBn-BiDAD.html
On 15 May, in Latifiya, Mahmudiya district, Baghdad province, a VBIED targeting an army patrol
detonated, killing two (2) people and wounding ten (10) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Seven in Nahrawan
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96766-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-8-LDlnnl-BAlJvAEIBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-vlNBn-BiDAD.html
On 15 May, in Nahrawan, Diyala province, an unknown roadside IED detonated near a car show,
killing one (1) civilian and wounding seven (7) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Eight in Yusufiya
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96744-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-9-LDlnnl-BAlJvAElAYOJ‫ة‬-vlNBn-BiDAD.html
On 15 May, in Yusufiya, Mahmudiyah district, Baghdad province, an unknown roadside IED
detonated near a popular market, killing one (1) civilian and wounding eight (8) others.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Nine in Rashdiya
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96746-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-11-LDlnA-BAlJvAElAYOJ‫ة‬-yoLAkn-BiDAD.html
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On 15 May, in Rashdiya, Adhamiyah district, Baghdad, an unknown roadside IED detonated near
a popular market, killing two (2) civilians and wounding nine (9) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded One in Al Adel
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96768-AYObyomAD-LDln-BAlJvAE-IBN‫ة‬-kAZHj‫ة‬-iEBnBiDAD.html
On 15 May, in Al Adel, Mansour district, Baghdad, an unknown IED adhesively attached to a
vehicle detonated, killing one (1) civilian and wounding his wife.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Eight in Al Shaab
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/10-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-northeastbaghdad/
On 16 May, in al Shaab district, northeastern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near Shalalat
market, killing two (2) people and wounding eight (8) others.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Nine in Baghdad
http://witebej.com/En/News.aspx?id=14507&MapID=30#.V0Vlp_l94dV
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/11-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-southeastbaghdad-2/
On 16 May, in southeastern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a garage in the old Diyala
Bridge area, killing two (2) people and wounding nine (9) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Nine in Suwaib
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96787-AYObyomAD-NAZHAB‫ة‬-10-LDlnnl-BAlJvAEIBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-vlNB-iEBn-BiDAD.html
On 16 May, in Suwaib, southwestern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated in an area of a sheep
market, killing one (1) civilian and wounding nine (9) others.
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PBIED Interdicted in Rutba
http://www.ninanews.net/News_Details.aspx?mbqZk3xD3tJUx5ujS9%252bQig%253d%253d
On 16 May, in eastern Rutba city, al Anbar province, security forces interdicted/killed an AdDawlah Al-Islamiyah Al-Iraq wa Al-Sham (DAISH) PBIED attempting to blow himself up on a military
unit.
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IED Killed One in Basra
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96780-AYObyomAD-LNzJ-Jn-yoEK‫ة‬-lJZ-AkvlNBBAlJvAE-IBN‫ة‬-lAYOJ‫ة‬-NYOZ-AkBZHE‫ة‬.html
On 16 May, in Zahra, Basra province, an unknown 1kg IED attached beneath a vehicle
detonated, killing a South Oil Company employee.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Three in Al Zafaraniya
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96814-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-5-aJEAD-Ll-AkGyoDBAlJvAE-kAZHj‫ة‬-vlNBn-BiDAD.html
On 16 May, in al Zafaraniya, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED adhesively attached to a
vehicle of a popular crowd member detonated, killing two (2) popular crowd elements and
wounding three (3) others.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Seven in Al Amin
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/9-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-eastern-baghdad/
On 17 May, in al Amin, eastern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated near a popular market,
killing two (2) people and wounding seven (7) others.
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70 IEDs Found and Cleared in Diwaniyah
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/area-liberate-haditha-district-ten-isis-fighters-killed/
On 17 May, in Diwaniyah, eastern Haditha district, al Anbar province, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF)
found and cleared at least 70 unknown IEDs during military operations.
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IED Killed One in Daquq
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/australian-ngo-worker-killed-whiledefusing-isis-bomb-in-iraq-a7034681.html
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/17/australian-charity-worker-killed-defusingisis-bomb-iraq
On 17 May, in Daquq district, Kirkuk province, an unknown 7 kg IED emplaced by Islamic State of
Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants detonated, killing one (1) Australian citizen during mine clearing
operations.
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Dozens killed in multiple Baghdad.
http://www.businessinsider.com/dozens-killed-in-baghdad-bombings-20165?utm_source=feedburner&amp%3Butm_medium=referral&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=F
eed%3A+businessinsider+%28Business+Insider%29&utm_content=Netvibes
On 17 May, in Shaab, al Adhamiyah district, northern Baghdad, a PBIED, in coordination with an
unknown emplaced IED, detonated near a market, killing 38 people and wounding over 70 others.
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.
On 17 May, in Sadr City district, northeastern Baghdad, a VBIED detonated, killing at least 19
people and wounding 17 others.
On 17 May, in al Rasheed, Rusafa district, central Baghdad, an SVBIED detonated, killing six (6)
people and wounding 21 others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded One in Al Rashid
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-1-person-wounds-another-southbaghdad/
On 17 May, in al Rashid district, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated, killing one (1)
person and wounding one (1) other.
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SVBIED Killed Four, Wounded 10 in Al Habbibiya
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96846-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB‫ة‬-14-LDlnA-BbJvnE-JnAkGBnBn‫ة‬-yoEjn-BiDAD.html
On 17 May, in al Habbibiya, Sadr City district, eastern Baghdad, an SVBIED detonated, killing four
(4) civilians and wounding 10 others.
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Three VBIEDs Found and Cleared in Ramadi
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/15-isis-militants-killed-3-wheels-bomb-destroyed-westernanbar/
On 17 May, in Barwana, western Ramadi district, al Anbar province, Joint Security Forces (JSF)
found and cleared three (3) ISIS owned VBIEDs during military operations.
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VBIED Killed Two, Wounded Five in Al Rashid
http://albaghdadianews.com/security/item/96829-AYObyomAD-NPZHAB%D8%A9-7-LDlnnlBAlJvAE-YOnAE%D8%A9-LJgg%D8%A9-vlNBn-BiDAD.html
On 17 May, in Alzembranih village, al Rashid district, southern Baghdad, a VBIED detonated,
killing two (2) civilians and wounding five (5) others.
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2 Policemen Killed 3 Wounded In Bomb Blast In Southern Baghdad
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/5-policemen-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-south-baghdad-
2/
On 18 May, in Arab Jabour, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED detonated on a police patrol,
killing two (2) policemen and wounding three (3) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Five in Al Yusufiya
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/6-al-hashed-al-shaabi-members-killed-wounded-bombblast-south-baghdad-2
On 18 May, in al Yusufiya, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED targeting a patrol of al Hashed al
Shaabi detonated when it passed, killing one (1) element, wounding five (5) others and causing
material damage to their vehicle.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Nine in Abu Dashir
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/10-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-south-baghdad-2-
3/
On 18 May, in Dawra, Abu Dashir district, Baghdad province, an unknown IED detonated near a
popular market, killing one (1) person and wounding nine (9) others.
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IED Killed Six, Wounded 10 in Al Latifiya
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-wounds-16-army-elements-southbaghdad
On 18 May, in al Latifiya, southern Baghdad, an unknown IED booby-trapped house detonated
during an operation, killing one (1) officer and five (5) soldiers and wounding 10 others.
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200 IEDs Found and Cleared in Rutba
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/4-villages-liberated-200-bombs-dismantled-west-ramadi/
On 18 May, in Rutba district, al Anbar province, security forces found and cleared 200 Islamic
State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) enplaced IEDs during military operations.
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2 Killed 5 Wounded In Bomb Blast In Yaji, Northern Baghdad
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/7-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-north-baghdad-3/
On 19 May, in Taji district, Baghdad province, an unknown IED detonated near the Taji Industrial
District, killing two (2) civilians and wounding five (5) others.
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IED Killed One, Wounded One in Baqubah
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-wounds-2-soldiers-northeast-baqubah/
On 19 May, in al Aali village, northeast Baqubah district, Diyala province, an unknown roadside
IED targeting an army patrol detonated, killing one (1) soldier and wounding one (1) other.

IED Laboratory Found and Cleared in Fallujah
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/13-isis-fighters-killed-explosives-lab-destroyed-airstrikefallujah/
On 19 May, in Fallujah, al Anbar province, a Coalition airstrike found and cleared an IED
laboratory property of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), killing 13 ISIS members and
destroying an unknown number of vehicles.
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Bomb Blast Wounds 3 Iraqi Soldiers In Al Refai Village South Of Baghdad
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-wounds-3-soldiers-al-refai-village-southbaghdad/
On 19 May, a booby-trapped house went off on a force belonging to the Iraqi army in the village
of al-Refai in the area of Arab Jabour, south of Baghdad, resulting in the injury of three soldiers
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Eight in Mahmudiya
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/10-people-killed-wounded-bomb-blast-south-baghdad-2-
4/
On 19 May, in Mahmudiya District, southern Baghdad province, an unknown IED detonated near
shops, killing two (2) civilians and wounding eight (8) others.
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Bomb Exploded Near Shops - Killed 2 Wounded 6 In Baghdad
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/bomb-blast-kills-wounds-8-people-al-husseiniya-northbaghdad/
On 20 May, an explosive device went off near shops in the area of al-Husseiniya, north of
Baghdad, resulting in the death of two persons and wounding six others.
ISRAEL
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ISRAEL - Pipe Bomb - Molotov Cocktails Thrown In Hebron – Psagot
http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/pipe-bomb-molotov-cocktails-thrown-inhebron-psagot/2016/05/01/
On 1 May, Terrorists threw a pipe bomb at the fence of the community of Psagot in Binyamin.
The bomb did not explode and was discovered whole near the fence. Arab terrorists also threw
three Molotov cocktails at the fence, which were ignited and caused a local fire. No one was hurt.
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ISRAEL - 2 Israeli Soldiers Wounded By Explosive Device Blast Near Ramallah
http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/diplomacy-defense/112854-160510-israeli-woundedby-explosive-device-blast-near-ramallah
On 5 May, Two Israeli soldiers were wounded on Tuesday evening by a blast from an explosive
device at Hizma checkpoint, near Ramallah in the West Bank. The explosion occurred when IDF
troops arrived on the scene to investigate a suspicious package at Kikar Adam. The package
detonated, wounding an officer seriously and another soldier lightly.
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IED Wounded Two in Hizma
http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/diplomacy-defense/112854-160510-israeli-woundedby-explosive-device-blast-near-ramallah
On 10 May, in Hizma, Ramallah, West Bank, an unknown IED detonated near a checkpoint,
wounding two (2) soldiers. Eight (8) additional unknown IEDs were found and cleared at the scene of
the blast.
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ISRAEL - Explosive Device Thrown Into Rachels Tomb Complex
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4803812,00.html
On 16 May, An explosive was thrown into the Rachel’s Tomb complex in Bethlehem on Monday
afternoon, but did not go off.
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LEBANON
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VBIED Detonated in Hermal
http://www.albawaba.com/news/car-bomb-detonates-northeast-lebanon-no-casualties-831986
http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/60380/nna-leb.gov.lb/es
On 22 April, in Hermal, Beqaa province, a VBIED (car) detonated, causing no damage or
casualties.
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IED Detonated in Sadikine
http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/60671/Bomb-tossed-in-front-of-butchery-in-Sadikine
On 28 April, in Sadikine village, Sour district, South province, an unknown IED (thrown)
detonated outside a butchery, causing material damage to the building.
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IED Found and Cleared in Saadnayel
http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/61124/Suspicious-box-near-Saadnayel-roundabout-kgbomb
On 6 May, in Saadnayel, Zahle district, Beqaa governorate, Lebanese security forces found and
cleared an unknown IED, weighing 4kg and containing a highly explosive material.
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Four IEDs Wounded One in Hasbaya
http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/61677/Four-bombs-in-Hasbaya-leave-cop-wounded
On 12 May, Hasbaya district, Nabatieh governorate, an unidentified person threw four (4)
unknown IEDs at various political houses, slightly wounding one (1) policeman.
MALAYSIA
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IED Detonated Inside an ATM in Bentong
http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/05/143411/homemade-bombs-break-ceiling-fail-blastopen-atm
On 4 May, in Karak, Bentong district, Pahang state, an unknown IED detonated on an ATM and
cash deposit machine, failing to rupture the machine but causing the ceiling above the machine to
collapse.
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IED Detonated on an ATM in Membakut
http://www.theborneopost.com/2016/05/11/robbers-blow-up-atm-flee-with-rm70000-inmembakut/
On 11 May, in Membakut, an unknown IED detonated on an ATM destroying the ATM but
causing no casualties.
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MYANMAR
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Bomb Blast Wounds German Tourists And Guide In Northern Burmas Shan State
http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/bomb-blast-wounds-german-tourists-and-guide-innorthern-burmas-shan-state.html
A bomb blast wounded two tourists and a Burmese guide near the northern town of Kyaukme in
Shan State at around 2:00 pm today, according to a local police officer. Two men and one woman
were wounded in the blast and as of press time were en route to a hospital, taken by a local
community volunteer organization.
PAKISTAN
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2 Killed In Mohmand Agency Blast
http://www.dawn.com/news/1253301
On 20 April, in Davizai area of Mohmand agency two people wrer killed in an improvised
explosive device.
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Caches Found and Cleared in Pishin
http://arynews.tv/en/large-quantity-of-explosives-captured-in-pishin/
On 22 April, in Pishin, Pishin district, Baluchistan province, Pakistani security forces found and
cleared various caches, totaling 15 rocket shells,, eight (8) machine guns, nine (9) hand grenades,
two (2) bullet proof jackets, five (5) pistols, one (1) 9mm pistol, two (2) bundles of fuse and
hundreds of the rounds of small arms ammunition.
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IED Killed Three in Dera Bugti
http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2016/04/three-dead-in-landmine-explosion-in-balochistan/
On 27 April, in Dera Bugti district, Balochistan province, an unknown IED (landmine) detonated
when struck by a tractor, killing three (3) people.
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Cache Found and Cleared in Sargodha
http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/04/29/national/ctd-nabs-terrorist-with-suicide-vest-insargodha/
http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2016/04/terrorist-nabbed-with-suicide-vest/
On 29 April, in Sargodha, Punjab province, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) found and
cleared a cache consisting of a suicide vest, unknown explosives, and maps of sensitive areas.
Additionally, the CTD detained one (1) suspected terrorist.
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IED Wounded Five in Quetta
http://tribune.com.pk/story/1096210/five-policemen-injured-in-quetta-ied-blast/
http://www.dawn.com/news/1255995
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On 3 May, in Eastern Bypass, Quetta district, Balochistan province, an unknown roadside 2 kg
IED detonated, wounding five (5) Rapid Response Group personnel (including one (1) officer) on
their way to work.
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9 Carriages Of Freight Train Derail Due To Blast
http://www.thenews.com.pk/print/118822-Nine-carriages-of-freight-train-derail-due-to-blast
On 9 May, A total of nine carriages of the Punjab-bound freight train were derailed after a blast,
which damaged the railway track at Murid Sipiyo railway crossing.
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Five IEDs Found and Cleared in Bahawalpur
http://dunyanews.tv/en/Crime/335994-Bahawalpur-5-terrorists-planning-to-blow-up-railw
http://www.thenews.com.pk/print/118817-Five-terrorists-nabbed-in-Bahawalpur
On 9 May, in Bahawalpur district, Punjab province, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD)
interdicted/detained five (5) Tehreek-e-Taliban members who were plotting to blow up a railway
track over Sutlej River. Five (5) unknown IEDs, ammunition, and unknown explosives were also
found and cleared from the railway bridge.

IED Killed Two, Wounded Six in Quetta
http://arynews.tv/en/2-policemen-killed-several-injured-as-bomb-blast-takes-place-inbalochistan-university/
On 10 May, in Quetta, Balochistan province, Pakistan, an unknown roadside IED detonated at a
checkpoint outside Balochistan University, on Sariab Road, killing two (2) policemen and wounding
six (6) others (including three (3) policemen.
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RCIED Found and Cleared in Quetta
http://arynews.tv/en/four-kilogram-bomb-defused-in-quetta/
On 13 May, in Quetta district, Balochistan province, bomb squad officials found and cleared an
RCIED near the passport office on Joint Road. The explosive device, planted by unidentified persons,
contained ball bearings, nuts, and bolts.
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Three IEDs Found and Cleared in Karachi
http://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/336838-Three-suspected-terrorists-arrested-in-Karachi
On 15 May, Darakhshan, Karachi, Sindh province, local police found and cleared three (3)
unknown IEDs (awan bombs) and detained three (3) militants during security operations.
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4 Troops Injured In Khyber Agency Blast
http://www.dawn.com/news/1258828
On 16 May, At least four soldiers were injured in a roadside bomb blast in a remote locality of
Khyber Agency.
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19,900 Detonators Found and Cleared in Pindi
http://nation.com.pk/islamabad/19-May-2016/19-900-detonators-seized-in-pindi-two-arrested
http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2016/05/two-terrorists-with-over-19000-detonators-arrested/
On 18 May, in Pindi, Rawalpindi district, Punjab province, police found and cleared 19,900
detonators at Pirwadhai Bus Terminal, detaining two (2) suspects associated with the detonators
destined for Peshawar.
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Two IEDs Killed One, Wounded 19 in Peshawar
http://www.thenews.com.pk/print/121113-Cop-killed-19-injured-as-two-blasts-rock-Peshawar
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/18/c_135368524.htm
On 18 May, in Aslam Dheri, Pajaggi road, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an unknown
IED targeting a police party detonated, killing one (1) policeman. As soon as rescue workers and
media arrived a second IED detonated wounding more people. In total there were one (1) killed and
19 wounded, including 13 policemen and six (6) civilians.
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Suicide Jackets and Explosives Found and Cleared in Multan
http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/05/19/national/al-qaeda-founder-in-pakistan-sevenother-suspected-terrorists-gunned-down-in-multan/
On 18 May, in Multan, Multan district, Punjab province, Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD)
elements found and cleared a large number of suicide jackets and explosive material. CTD killed
eight (8) suspected terrorists, including the founder of al Qaeda in Pakistan.
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Two RCIEDs Killed One, Wounded 17 in Mithra
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/twin-ied-blast-in-peshawar-kills-oneinjures-17-116051800529_1.html
On 18 May, in Mithra, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, two (2) RCIEDs targeting a
police convoy detonated one after another, killing one (1) constable and wounding 17 others,
including 11 police officials and six (6) civilians. The second blast was timed to strike first responders
and security forces.
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IED Killed One, Wounded Five in Quetta
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/photo/2016-05/19/c_135371822.htm
http://www.dawn.com/news/1259349
On 19 May, in Quetta, Quetta district, Balochistan province, an unknown IED detonated on a
police vehicle, killing one (1) policeman and wounding five (5) others.
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Explosives Found and Cleared in Panjgur
http://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/121135-Panjgur-FC-foil-terrorism-plot-seize-armscache?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+com%2FYEor+%28L
atest+News+%7C+thenews.com.pk%29
On 19 May, in Sabzab, Panjgur district Makran division Balochistan province, Frontier Corps
found and cleared a cache of explosives, including ready to use IEDs and other materials of war
during clearing operations.

Three suicide bombers killed in Peshawar as vest accidentally explodes
http://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/337578-Three-suicide-bombers-killed-in-Peshawar-as-vest-a
http://www.dawn.com/news/1259556/three-suspected-suicide-bombers-killed-in-peshawar-asjacket-accidentallyexplodes?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dawnnews+%28Dawn+News%29
On 20 May, Three suicide attackers were killed when one of their bombs blew up prematurely in
Kafoar Dheri area of Peshawar.
PALENSTINIAN TERRITORY

IED Found and Cleared in Oranit
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/357499#.Vx3ifvl94dU
On 20 April, in Oranit, Judea and Samaria district, along the border with Israel, police found and
cleared an unknown IED in a vehicle and detained the two (2) Arab youths in the vehicle.

IEDs Found and Cleared in Nablus
http://gulfnews.com/news/mena/palestine/palestinian-forces-seize-weapons-and-explosivesin-west-bank-town-1.212001
On 21 April, in Nablus, capitol of Nablus governorate, Palestinian security forces found and
cleared over 100 unknown IEDs and suspect objects during an operation.

IED Found and Cleared in Bethlehem
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4803812,00.html
On 16 May, in Bethlehem governorate, security forces found and cleared an unknown IED
(thrown into Rachel’s Tomb complex) after it failed to detonate.
PHILIPPINES

VBIED Detonated in Lamitan
http://philnews.org/government/bomb-goes-off-in-lamitan-no-injuries-reported
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/782369/bomb-goes-off-in-lamitan-no-injuries-reported
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On 29 April, in Lamitan, Basilan province, Mindanao, a Vehicle Borne IED (VBIED) detonated in
front of the Evangelical Church on Flores Street. No casualties were reported.

VBIED Detonated in Agoo
http://www.mb.com.ph/bomb-hits-la-union-congressman-convoy-6-others-hurt/
On 30 April, in Santa Barbara, Agoo municipality, 2nd district, La Union province, a VBIED
(targeting a Philippine congressman) detonated, seriously wounding six (6) people. The explosive
device was planted inside the utility box of a blue motorcycle, which was parked along the road on
the congressman’s convoy route and detonated as the convoy passed.

19 IEDs Found and Cleared in T’Boli
http://news.abs-cbn.com/halalan2016/nation/regions/05/02/16/19-ieds-recovered-in-southcotabato
http://www.mb.com.ph/bombing-spree-averted-with-discovery-of-19-ieds/
On 2 May, in T’Boli municipality, South Cotabato province, Army personnel found and cleared 19
unknown IEDs (homemade), planted by the New People’s Army. Seven of the IEDs were large
enough to destroy vehicles while the remainder were smaller anti-personnel types.

Blast Hits Another NGCP Tower
http://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/regions/05/04/16/blast-hits-another-ngcp-tower
On 3 May, another blast at the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) tower in
Lanao del Sur on Tuesday night. This is the 6th bombing of NGCP towers this year.

Bomb Explodes Outside House Of Basilan Governor
http://mindanaoexaminer.com/bomb-explodes-outside-house-of-basilan-governor/
http://www.radyonatin.com/story.php?storyid=10787
On 5 May, A homemade bomb went off outside the house of Basilan provincial governor Jum
Akbar, a political ally of Sulu Vice Governor Sakur Tan, who for governor in the Autonomous Region
in Muslim Mindanao.

IED Wounded Two in Matnog
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/784637/2-soldiers-wounded-in-landmine-blast-in-sorsogon
On 9 May, in Matnog town, Sorsogon province, an unknown New People’s Army rebels
emplaced IED targeting the Army’s Quick Reaction Force detonated when their truck hit it,
wounding two (2) soldiers.

Improvised Bomb Found in South Cotabato Jail
http://www.philstar.com/nation/2016/05/14/1583151/improvised-bomb-found-southcotabato-jail
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On 14 May, guards found improvised explosive devices (IEDs) hidden in cells during inspection
drills Friday night. The IEDs were smuggled in by visitors, to be used in blasting the concrete walls of
the detention facility as part of a jailbreak plot.

Blast Hits Ilocos Sur Mayors House
http://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/regions/05/16/16/blast-hits-ilocos-sur-mayors-house
On 17 May, an improvised explosive device was thrown and it exploded on the porch of the
house. The caretaker was the only person in the house during the incident.
SAUDI ARABIA

IED Wounded One in Eastern Saudi Arabia
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/islamic-state-group-claims-bomb-attack-saudipolice-38754009
On 28 April, in eastern Saudi Arabia, an Islamic (IS) emplaced unknown IED detonated, wounding
one (1) police officer and damaging five (5) vehicles.

Two VBIEDs Interdicted in Bisha
https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2016/4/30/suspects-killed-in-foiled-saudi-arabiaterrorist-attack
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-saudi-security-islamic-state-idUSKCN0XS1EJ
On 30 April, in Bisha, Asir province, security forces interdicted two (2) VBIEDs and killed two (2)
militants during security operations. Additionally, one (1) of the VBIEDs detonated. No casualties
were reported.

Two PBIEDs Killed Two in Mecca
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/saudi-raid-targeting-islamic-state-groupmecca-kills-38901010
On 5 May, in Mecca, Makkah region, security forces conducting a raid against Islamic State (IS)
militants shot and killed two (2) IS militants while two (2) IS PBIEDs detonated themselves.

Saudi Soldier Killed In Exchange Of Fire With Attackers - Explosive Found
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/08/c_135342846.htm
On 8 May, a soldier was killed in the exchange of fire with militants attempting to attack a police
station in Taif city in Mecca. The troops found an explosive vest and bomb-making material in the
mountain village of Thaqeef where they believe that the assailants are hiding.
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SYRIA

Three SVBIEDs Detonated in Marea
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/isis-storms-rebel-stronghold-northernaleppo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
http://www.qasioun.net/ar/news/show/23801/‫وال م عار ضة_مارع_ع لى_ال دول ة_ل ت نظ يم_وا سع_هجوم‬
_‫ت ت صدى‬
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On 20 April, in Marea city, Aleppo province, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) attacked rebel
defenses around the city with three (3) SVBIEDs. During the assault, over 20 ISIS combatants were
killed.

VBIED Found and Cleared in Aleppo
http://www.syriahr.com/en/2016/04/22/factions-advance-again-in-the-northern-countrysideof-aleppo-at-the-expense-of-the-islamic-state-and-more-missiles-target-aleppo-city/
On 22 April, in Khfr Ghan, Aleppo province, Syrian security forces found and cleared an IS
affiliated VBIED causing an unknown number of casualties on both sides.

PBIED Killed Four in Binnish
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-04/24/c_135306293.htm
http://www.syriahr.com/en/2016/04/24/explosion-target-the-headquarters-of-ahrar-al-shammovement-and-kills-its-chief-of-staff-and-several-other-fighters/
On 24 April, in Binnish, Idlib province, a PBIED detonated, killing four (4) people (Majid Hussain
Sadiq the Chief of Staff of the Islamic movement of Ahrar al Sham and three (3) other fighters) and
wounding other fighters.

Two VBIED Killed 15, Wounded Several in Rif Dimashq
http://qasioun.net/en/news/show/24225/Two_car_bombs_in_Sayda_Zaynab_area
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/04/car-bombing-kills-civilians-syria-damascus160425133144139.html
On 25 April, in Rif Dimshq, two (2) VBIEDs detonated near a Sayda Zaynab checkpoint, killing 15
people and wounding several others.

IED Detonated in Aleppo
http://www.syriahr.com/en/2016/04/28/about-200-civilians-including-50-women-and-childrenkilled-in-7-days-of-targeting-aleppo-city/
On 28 April, in Aleppo, Aleppo province, an unknown IED (explosive cylinder) detonated with an
unconfirmed number of casualties.
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
IED Killed Two in Daraa
http://www.syriahr.com/en/2016/04/28/clashes-in-the-northeastern-countryside-of-alsuwaidaa-and-explosion-causes-casualties-in-the-countryside-of-daraa/
On 28 April, in Daraa province, an unknown roadside IED detonated, killing two (2), a rebel
faction fighter and an arms dealer from Nasby town and wounding other passengers in a car on the
Yadodeh – Khrab Al Shahem road.

VBIED Detonated in Manbij
http://www.hawarnews.com/‫ س يارة‬-‫م فخخة‬-‫ت ن فجر‬-‫ب ال مرت زق ة‬/
On 29 April, in Manbij district, Aleppo province, a VBIED detonated. No casualty information was
provided.

IEDs Killed at Least 44 Civilians in Aleppo
http://www.syriahr.com/en/2016/04/30/more-than-11-asayish-members-killed-and-woundedin-bombing-at-al-qameshly-city/
On 30 April, in Aleppo province, the Syrian regime targeted civilians with unknown IEDs
(homemade shells), killing at least 44 of them, including ten (10) children.

PBIED Killed Six, Wounded Five in Qameshly
http://www.syriahr.com/en/2016/04/30/more-than-11-asayish-members-killed-and-woundedin-bombing-at-al-qameshly-city/
http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2016/05/01/Suicide-bomber-kills-fiveKurdish-police-in-Syria.html
On 30 April, in Qameshly, Al Hasaka province, one (1) PBIED (targeting a Kurdish security
checkpoint) detonated, killing six (6) security personnel and wounding five (5) others..

Tunnel Explosive Detonated in Aleppo
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-jihadists-detonate-tunnel-bomb-launchingnew-offensive-aleppo/
On 3 May, in the Al Zahra Quarter, Aleppo, Aleppo province, Jihadist rebels of Jabhat Al Nusra
(Syrian Al Qaeda), the Free Syrian Army (FSA), Jaysh Al Mujahiddeen, and Harakat Nouriddeen Al
Zinki, detonated a large tunnel bomb beneath the Air Force Intelligence building.

Two VBIEDs Killed 12, Wounded 45 in Homs
https://www.rt.com/news/341899-homs-blast-syria-killed/
On 5 May, in Mukharram al Fawqani, Homs, Homs province, two (2) VBIEDs (car and motorcycle)
detonated, killing at least 12 people and wounding 45 others.
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
VBIED Detonated in Tal Bashayer
http://www.syriahr.com/en/2016/05/05/sohr-documented-the-death-of-16-ypg-fighters-killedearlier-in-clashes-and-explosions-in-the-southern-countryside-of-al-hasakah/
On 5 May, in Tal Bashayer, Al Hasakah province, a VBIED (booby trapped vehicle) targeting
Syrian Democratic Forces detonated, causing an undisclosed number of casualties.

VBIED Interdicted in Deir Ezzor
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/isis-suffers-heavy-casualties-storming-deir-ezzormilitary-airport/
On 6 May, in Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor province, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) interdicted an Islamic
State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) owned VBIED at the start of a complex attack on the Deir Ezzor Military
Airport, which left over 30 ISIS casualties during the failed attack.

IED Factory Found and Cleared in Tell Abyad
http://www.hawarnews.com/‫ال ع ثور‬-‫ع لى‬-‫م ص نع‬-‫وك م يات‬-‫من‬-‫راتال م ت فج‬-‫ب ر‬/
On 6 May, in Tell Abyad district, Al Raqqah province, Peoples Protection Units found and cleared
one (1) Ad-Dawlah Al-Islamiyah Al-Iraq wa Al-Sham (DAISH) IED factory during security operations.
Peoples Protection Units found and cleared a DAISH emplaced cache consisting of 200 mines and
explosives. Grenades and wireless devices during security operations.

VBIED Detonated in Deir Ezzor
http://china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-05/14/content_38454869.htm
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/14/c_135359421.htm
On 14 May, in Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor province, a VBIED detonated near the Furat al Sham Hotel.
No information on damage or casualties was provided.

VBIED Detonated in Qamishli
http://www.aina.org/news/20160514120925.htm
On 14 May, in Qamishli, al Hasakah province, a VBIED detonated at the al Hilaliya intersection,
killing and wounding an unknown number of people.

ISIL Religious Judge In Hama Province Killed In Bomb Explosion
http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950227001294
On 16 May, Abu Mujahid al-Ansari was killed in the explosion of a bomb-laden car in Aqayrabat
region that is a main base of the ISIL forces in Eastern Hama.

Cache Interdicted, One Detained in Daraa
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/news-alert-syrian-security-forces-conduct-majorweapons-bust-east-daraa/
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http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950228001109
On 16 May, in eastern Daraa province, Syrian security forces interdicted a large cache of
explosives containing 200kg of explosives, 32 Israeli made mines, rockets, mortar shells, and assault
rifles being transported from the al Sweida governorate to the al Lijat Plateau of Dara’a. The driver
confessed to being a Jabhat al Nusra member was detained.

IED Killed Two in Al Shaddadi
http://sana.sy/en/?p=77743
On 19 May, in al Sulaimaniyeh village, al Shaddadi city, Hasaka province, an unknown IED
emplaced by ISIS detonated, killing two (2) people.

Barrel Bombs Killed 14 in Houla
http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2016/05/20/At-least-21-civilians-killed-inSyria-regime-strikes.html
On 19 May, in Houla, Homs province, an unknown number of barrel bombs detonated, killing 14
civilians.
THAILAND

Explosive Cache Found and Cleared in Narathiwat
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/security/942021/bomb-making-site-found-in-narathiwatmountains
On 20 April, in Narathiwat province, soldiers found and cleared a Runda Kumpulan Kecil (RKK)
affiliated explosive cache, containing four (4) large unidentified fertilizer bags, ball bearings, electric
wire, plugs, and electronic circuit panels. The material was found and cleared at the foot of big trees
and rock crevices, and was a site used to manufacture IEDs.

IED Wounded Two in Sai Buri
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/security/947117/two-soldiers-wounded-by-bomb
On 25 April, in Sai Buri district, an unknown IED (land mine) detonated, causing a truck to skid
off of a road injuring two (2) soldiers.

Two VBIEDs Wounded 13 in Narathiwats
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/security/947265/rubber-traders-killed-in-yala-bombs-hurt10-in-narathiwat
On 25 April, in Narathiwats Muang district, two (2) VBIEDs (motorcycles) detonated near a
police station, wounding 13 people.

IED Killed One, Wounded Five in Yaha
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/security/951525/bomb-kills-one-wounds-5-rangers-in-yala
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On 28 April, near Ban Khlae, Baro tambon, Yaha district, Yala province, an unknown 10kg
roadside IED detonated, killing one (1) ranger and wounding five (5) others.

Twin IED Blasts Wounded Four in Kabang
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/security/957961/women-boy-hurt-in-twin-yala-bombblasts
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/security/947265/rubber-traders-killed-in-yala-bombs-hurt13-in-narathiwat
On 3 May, in Tambon Bala, Kabang district, Yala province, an unknown IED detonated inside a
garbage bin at Ban Bala market. No casualties were reported. Approximately 10 minutes later,
another unknown IED detonated about 20 meters from the first blast, wounding four (4) people
(three (3) women and one (1) nine-year-old boy). Both explosive devices were considered small,
about 1kg in size.

IED Killed One in Tak Bai
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/security/957781/soldier-killed-by-tak-bai-bomb-blast
On 3 May, in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat province, an unknown roadside IED detonated, killing
one (1) soldier during a security check on unidentified personnel digging a hole in a road..

Bomb Blast killed one, wounded five In Yala
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/security/965341/one-killed-five-wounded-in-yala-attacks
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Four-injured-in-coordinated-bomb-blast-in-Yala30285624.html
On 9 May, A home-made bomb went off on Sunday evening outside a house in Yala’s Yaha
district, slightly injuring four men. The EOD officers found metal pieces of fish cans used to make the
half-kilogram bomb, which was detonated by a timer.

IED Wounded Two in Bangkok
https://asiancorrespondent.com/2016/05/thailand-ping-pong-bomb-explosion-railway-stationinjures-two-men/
On 11 May, in Bangkok, an unknown IED (ping pong bomb) detonated at the entrance to a
railway station adjacent to a popular fast food restaurant, wounding two (2) men.

RCIED Wounded Four in Mayo
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Four-troops-injured-in-Pattani-bomb-attack30286048.html
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Four-troops-injured-in-Pattani-bomb-attack30286048.html
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On 16 May, in Moo 1 village, Tambon Thanon, Mayo district, Pattani province, a roadside RCIED
detonated on the Mayo-Panare road, wounding four (4) troops patrolling the road in an armored
personnel carrier.

IED Wounded One in Bannang Sata
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/security/978177/soldier-wounded-by-yala-bomb-blast
On 17 May, in Tambon Tuera, Bannang Sata district, Yala province, an unknown roadside 1015kg IED emplaced in a pipe detonated, wounding one (1) soldier conducting a security patrol near a
rubber plantation.
VIETNAM

Man Killed In Suspected Suicide Bomb In Vietnam
http://www.talkvietnam.com/2016/04/man-kills-himself-with-homemade-bomb-on-dak-lakstreet/
On 24 April, A 29-year-old man committed suicide by exploding a homemade bomb on a street
in Buon Ma Thuot town Sunday. Two other people were injured and a passing truck was damaged in
the incident that took place at around 10:30 p.m. on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street.
YEMEN

VBIED Killed Eight, Wounded 15 in Zinjibar
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-04/24/c_135307969.htm
On 24 April, in Zinjibar, Abyan province, an Al Qaeda (AQ) affiliated VBIED targeting an army
convoy detonated, killing eight (8) soldiers and wounding 15 others.

Two VBIEDs Interdicted in Al Kud
On 24 April, in Al Kud, Abyan province, Arab coalition aviation forces interdicted two (2) VBIEDs
affiliated with AQ which were planning to attack local forces.

SVBIED Wounded Two in Aden
http://www.watchinga.com/article?utm_source=watchinga&utm_medium=topicpage&utm_ter
m=G%20OWatchinga_yemen123349&utm_content=news&utm_campaign=rssfeed&u=http%253a%252f%252fwww.voanews.co
m%252fcontent%252fyemen-blast-targets-securitychief%252f3306326.html&c=Yemen+Blast+Targets+Security+Chief
http://ca.reuters.com/article/topNews/idCAKCN0XP0F9
On 28 April, in Aden, Aden state, an SVBIED detonated outside the home of the security chief,
wounding two (2) people but leaving the security chief unharmed. This was the third attack on this
residence since December 2015.
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
SVBIED Killed Six Wounded Several in Mansourah
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-05/01/content_38363562.htm
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/01/c_135327122.htm
On 1 May, in Mansourah, Aden governorate, an Al Qaida SVBIED (targeting Aden’s governor)
detonated after slamming into the governor’s motorcade, killing six (6) policemen and wounding
several others.

PBIED Killed Seven, Wounded 15 in Marib
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/yemen/suicide-bomb-kills-7-in-yemeni-city-of-marib-1.1820316
http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-yemen-security-idUKKCN0XX0Y3
On 6 May, in Marib, Marib governorate, a PBIED detonated in a crowded market, killing seven
(7) people and wounding more than 15 others.

SVBIED Killed Eight, Wounded 17 in Seiyun
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/suicide-bomber-strikes-ye/2776490.html
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-yemen-security-attack-idUSKCN0Y21L1
On 11 May, in Seiyun, Hadhramaut governorate, a PBIED targeting a senior army commander’s
convoy in al Qatan detonated, killing eight (8) people, (six (6) security team members, two (2)
civilians), and wounding 17 others, including the senior army commander.

Three SVBIEDs Detonate in Mukalla
http://www.france24.com/en/20160512-yemen-qaeda-hits-army-with-multiple-suicidebombings
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2016/May-12/351822-3-suicide-car-bombingshit-army-in-southeast-yemen-military.ashx
On 12 May, in al Mukalla, Hadhramaut governorate, three (3) Al Qaeda SVBIEDs targeting
government troops, detonated, killing and wounding several soldiers.

PBIED Killed 25, Wounded 25 in Mukalla
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-isis-kills-25-yemeni-soldiers-port-citymukalla/
On 15 May, in Mukalla, Hadhramaut governorate, an IS PBIED targeting a security compound
detonated, killing at least 25 Yemeni soldiers and wounding at least 25 others.
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EUROPE
POLAND

Bomb Explodes Seconds After Being Removed From Polish Bus
https://www.rt.com/news/343680-poland-bus-explosion-bomb/
On 19 May, An explosive device has detonated at a bus stop in Wroclaw, western Poland. The
package was a cooker containing nails and explosives, and was seconds away from exploding inside
a bus before the driver took it outside.
RUSSIA

Explosion Killed One, Wounded Four in St. Petersburg
http://english.cri.cn/12394/2016/05/01/3821s926199.htm
On 1 May, in St. Petersburg, Northwestern region, an unknown explosion occurred at a bus stop,
killing one (1) person and wounding four (4) others.

Explosives Found and Cleared in Samara
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/512177/video-russia-fsb-special-forces-blow-upillegal-mosque-samara-bomb-found
On 1 May, in Samara oblast, police found and cleared more than 1kg of unknown explosives
from an unregistered Muslim prayer hall. The explosives were determined to be too dangerous to
remove so they were detonated in place.

Explosives Cache Found and Cleared, One Detained in Moscow
http://rbth.com/news/2016/05/03/explosives-and-weapons-confiscated-from-native-of-centralasia-in-moscow_589913
On 3 May, in southwestern Moscow, Central Federal District, law enforcement personnel found
and cleared an explosives cache containing seven (7) TNT blocks, one (1) package of plastic
explosives, one (1) grenade launcher, two (2) grenades, and four (4) Kalashnikov assault rifles during
a security operation on Novoyasenevsky Avenue. One (1) Central Asian native was wounded and
detained during the operation.

Two PBIEDs Wounded Six in Grozny
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/09/c_135345527.htm
On 9 May, in Grozny, Chechen Republic, two (2) PBIEDs targeted and engaged Checkpoint
No.138, with the first PBIED detonating and wounding six (6) police officers while the second was
successfully interdicted/killed without a detonation.
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ISIL Recruiter Detained In Russias Ingushetia - Explosive Device Sezied
http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950226000939
On 15 May, police carried out an operation durind which detained an ISIL recruiter. Police found
a self-made explosive device with a range of 400 meters during a search of his house.
TURKEY
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VBIED Found and Cleared in Instanbul
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-04/21/c_135298345.htm
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-04/21/content_38291028.htm
On 20 April, in Instanbul, Instanbul province, Mamara region, police found and cleared a VBIED
(motorcycle) on the Fatih Sultan Bridge.
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IED Killed Three in Tunceli
http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/210839/
http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2016/04/22/462014/Turkey-soldiers-PKK-Tunceli/
On 22 April, in Tunceli, Tuniceli province, an unknown roadside IED detonated, killing three (3)
soldiers riding in an armored vehicle.
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IED Wounded 15 in Mazidagi
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/12-police-officers-wounded-in-pkk-bomb-attack-in-turkeyssoutheast.aspx?pageID=238&nID=98234&NewsCatID=341
On 23 April, in Mazidagi district, Mardin province, a Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) emplaced
unknown IED detonated, wounding 15 people (12 police officers and three civilians). Two (2) of the
police officers were reported to be in critical condition.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded Three in Mardin
http://www.goodmorningturkey.com/politics/two-killed-in-pkk-attack-in-turkeys-southeast/
On 25 April, in Mardin province, an unknown Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) emplaced IED
detonated, killing two (2) soldiers and wounded three (3) others
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IED Killed One, Wounded Two in Varto
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/police-officer-killed-in-pkk-attack-in-turkeyseast.aspx?pageID=238&nid=98447&NewsCatID=341
On 27 April, in Varto district, Mus province, an unknown IED emplaced by the Kurdistan
Workers’ Party (PKK) detonated on a passing armored vehicle, killing one (1) police officer and
wounding two (2) others.
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PBIED Wounded 20 in Bursa
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/reports-explosion-rocks-turkish-city-bursa38706060
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/27/female-suicide-bomber-wounds-13-in-turkeysbursa-in-latest-attac/
On 27 April, in Bursa city, Marmara region, a female PBIED detonated herself near an Ottomanera mosque and bazaar, wounding 20 individuals.
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IED Wounded One in Soma
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/police-officer-killed-in-pkk-attack-in-turkeyseast.aspx?pageID=238&nid=98447&NewsCatID=341
On 28 April, in Soma district, Manisa province, an unknown IED detonated as a civilian vehicle
passed by, without causing casualties. A second unknown IED detonated as gendarmerie teams
arrived on scene, wounding one (1) non-commissioned officer.
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IED Detonated in Yenisehir
https://www.cihan.com.tr/en/military-facility-explosives-diyarbakir-2054301.htm
On 29 April, in Yenişehir municipality, Diyarbakır province, unidentified individuals threw an
unknown IED at a one of the offices of the National Defense Ministry. No casualties were reported.
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VBIED Killed Two, Wounded 22 in Gaziantep
http://www.dailysabah.com/nation/2016/05/01/explosion-outside-gaziantep-police-hq-nearsyria-border-kills-2-policemen-injures-22
On 1 May, in Gaziantep, Southeastern Anatolia region, an Islamic State (IS) emplaced VBIED
detonated outside a police headquarters, killing two (2) police officers and wounding 22 other
people.
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IED Killed One, Wounded 10 at a Gendarmerie Station
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/one-soldier-killed-10-wounded-in-pkk-bomb-attack-inturkeys-southeast.aspx?pageID=238&nID=98706&NewsCatID=341
http://af.reuters.com/article/idAFKCN0XS1K3
On 4 May, between Derik and Viransehir districts, a Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) VBIED
detonated at the Uçyol Gendarmerie Station, killing one (1) soldier and wounding 10 others.
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IED Killed Two, Wounded One in Nusaybin
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/two-soldiers-killed-in-pkk-attack-in-turkeyssoutheast.aspx?pageID=238&nID=98893&NewsCatID=341
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On 8 May, in Firat, Nusaybin district, southeastern Mardin province, a Kurdistan Workers’ Party
(PKK) emplaced unknown IED detonated inside a house during security operations, killing two (2)
soldiers and wounding one (1) other.

IEDs Found and Cleared in Multiple Provinces
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/two-soldiers-killed-in-pkk-attack-in-turkeyssoutheast.aspx?pageID=238&nID=98893&NewsCatID=341
On 8 May, in Mardin, Sırnak, and Tunceli provinces, security forces found and cleared an
unidentified number of unknown IEDs (hand-made explosives), small arms weapons, and
organizational documents during operations.

IED Killed Two, Wounded One in Nusaybin
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/two-soldiers-killed-in-pkk-attack-in-turkeyssoutheast.aspx?pageID=238&nID=98893&NewsCatID=341
On 8 May, in Firat, Nusaybin district, southeastern Mardin province, a Kurdistan Workers’ Party
(PKK) emplaced unknown IED detonated inside a house during security operations, killing two (2)
soldiers and wounding one (1) other.

IEDs Found and Cleared in Multiple Provinces
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/two-soldiers-killed-in-pkk-attack-in-turkeyssoutheast.aspx?pageID=238&nID=98893&NewsCatID=341
On 8 May, in Mardin, Sırnak, and Tunceli provinces, security forces found and cleared an
unidentified number of unknown IEDs (hand-made explosives), small arms weapons, and
organizational documents during operations.

IED Killed Two, Wouned One in Karliova
http://www.dailysabah.com/nation/2016/05/10/2-police-officers-killed-1-injured-whiledisarming-bomb-planted-by-pkk-on-road-in-eastern-van
http://www.inform.kz/eng/article/2901943
On 10 May, in Karliova, Ipekyolu district, Van province, a Partiya Karkeren Kurdistan (PKK)
emplaced, unknown roadside IED detonated when security forces were trying to disarm it, killing
two (2) police officers and wounding one (1) other.
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VBIED Killed Three, Wounded 45 in Diyarbakir
http://www.dailysabah.com/nation/2016/05/10/pkk-terror-bombing-targets-police-vehicle-inturkeys-southeastern-diyarbakir-3-killed-45-injured
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/05/10/report-2-turkish-officers-killed-defusing-roadsidebomb.html
On 10 May, in Baglar, Diyarbakir province, a VBIED targeting a police shuttle bus detonated,
killing three (3) people and wounding 45 others including 12 police officers.
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Explosion Killed Four, Wounded Ten in Sarikamis
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2016/05/12/car-bomb-blast-near-militarygarrison-in-istanbul-wounds-8-n2162034
On 12 May, in Sarikamis district, Diyarbakir province, explosives prematurely detonated while
being loaded onto a truck killing four (4) Kurdish rebels and wounding ten (10) others.
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Explosion in Sur
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/explosion-in-turkeys-diyarbakir-casualtiesreported.aspx?pageID=238&nID=99119&NewsCatID=509
On 12 May, in Sur district, Diyarbakir province, unknown explosives detonated at a house,
wounding an unknown number of people.
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Explosives Detonated in Diyarbakir
http://www.dailysabah.com/war-on-terror/2016/05/13/8-soldiers-killed-in-clashes-with-pkkterrorists-in-turkeys-southeastern-hakkari
On 12 May, in southeastern Diyarbakir province, explosives prematurely detonated while being
loaded onto a truck, killing four (4) PKK terrorists.

IED Wounded Four in Maltepe
https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2016/5/16/overnight-blast-wounds-bystanders-inistanbul
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-blast-idUSKCN0Y70DY
On 15 May, in Maltepe district, Istanbul province, Marmara region, an unknown IED detonated
under an overpass, wounding two (2) passengers in a car and two (2) pedestrians waiting for a taxi.
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Bomb Abandoned In Front Of Istanbul Justice Court Defused
https://www.cihan.com.tr/en/bomb-i-stanbul-justice-court-bomb-disposal-unit-2075421.htm
On 15 May, a suspicious package, abandoned in front of Istanbul Justice Court alarmed police in
the evening hours of Monday. Following the package being exploded by bomb squad teams it was
determined that the package to have bomb in it.
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IEDs Killed Four, Wounded Eight in Semdinli
http://www.dailysabah.com/war-on-terror/2016/05/18/4-turkish-soldiers-killed-8-injured-inpkk-terrorist-attack-in-southeastern-hakkari
http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2016/05/18/466264/Turkey-PKK-Semdinli-Hakkari-ProvinceNusaybin
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On 18 May, in Semdinli district, Hakkari province, unknown roadside IEDs emplaced by PKK
terrorists between Aktütün and Beyyurdu detonated when military vehicles passed, killing four (4)
soldiers and wounding eight (8) others.
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Islamic State Militant Killed As Detonates Bomb During Turkish Police Raid
http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-turkey-security-blast-idUKKCN0YA2MF
On 19 May, An Islamic State militant was killed after detonating explosives strapped to
their body when Turkish police raided a militant cell in a house in the southeastern city of
Gaziantep on Thursday.
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1 Killed - 9 Injured In Bomb Explosion In Southeastern Turkey
http://sputniknews.com/middleeast/20160519/1039906357/turkey-exploion-kurds-pkk.html
On 19 May, One Turkish soldier was killed and nine were injured in an improvised explosive
device blast carried out by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) members in the southeastern Mardin
province on Thursday.
UNITED KINGDOM
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Cache Found and Cleared in Larne
http://www.china.org.cn/wap/2016-05/17/content_38468739.htm
On 16 May, in Larne, County Atrim, police found and cleared a cache containing an unidentified
amount of unknown explosives in Capanagh Forest.

Car Explodes Outside ITVs Southbank Studios
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/itv-southbank-studios-evacuated-bomb-8012873
On 18 May, bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion at Tata Steel ’s Teesside
Beam Mill after a suspicious package was discovered.
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Bomb Disposal Squad Called To Suspect Package At Somerset Train Station
http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/Bomb-disposal-squad-called-suspect-package/story-29289159detail/story.html
On 18 May, The bomb disposal squad has been called to suspect package at a Somerset train
station.
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Controlled Explosion Carried Out After Package Found At Tata Steel plant
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/controlled-explosion-carried-out-after11354942
On 19 May, ITV's Southbank studios in central London have been evacuated following the
discovery of a suspicious vehicle. Witnesses claim two controlled explosions have taken place after a
white car was found parked close to the building.
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UKRAINE
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VBIED Found and Cleared in Genichesky
http://www.focus-fen.net/news/2016/04/23/404484/car-bomb-neutralized-in-ukraineskherson-region-tass.html
http://tass.ru/en/world/872042
On 23 April, in Genichesky district, Kherson oblast, the State Security Service (SBU) found and
cleared a VBIED (car) during recent security operation.

VBIEDs Killed Two, Wounded Four in Novotroitskoe
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fkorrespondent.net%2Fukraine%2F36
75425-vzryv-avto-na-kpp-novotroytskoe-chetvero-pohybshykh
On 27 April, in KPVV, Novotroitskoe, Donetsk oblast, two (2) VBIEDs detonated, killing four (4)
people and wounding seven (7) others.

Ukrainian Police Finds Explosive Device In Odessa
http://sputniknews.com/europe/20160502/1038941894/odessa-ukraine-police-incident.html
On 2 May, The Ukrainian police found an explosive device near the vehicle in the center of
Odessa and detained a person who allegedly planted it.

IEDs Wounded Two Soldiers in Maryinka
http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/341620.html
On 4 May, Slavne town, Maryinka district, Donetsk oblast, two (2) unknown IEDs (antipersonnel
mines) detonated, wounding two (2) soldiers.

Explosives Found and Cleared in Starohnativka
http://112.international/conflict-in-eastern-ukraine/driver-carrying-explosives-detained-instarohnativka-donetsk-region-4649.html
On 7 May, in Starohnativka, Donetsk oblast, National Police found and cleared explosives (six (6)
TNT blocks, 126 detonators, and one MON-50 landmine) in a vehicle at a checkpoint and detained
the driver.

IED Wounded Three in Volnovakha
http://112.international/conflict-in-eastern-ukraine/lysenko-none-of-ukrainian-troopersperished-in-donbas-over-the-last-24-hours-4650.html
On 7 May, in Volnovakha Raion, Donetsk Oblast, an unknown IED detonated, slightly wounding
three (3) Ukrainian troopers.
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IEDs Killed Two, Wounded Two in Luhansk
http://uatoday.tv/politics/two-soldiers-killed-four-wounded-overnight-in-eastern-ukraine645216.html
On 8 May, in Luhansk, Luhansk oblast, an unknown IED (landmine) detonated, killing one (1)
serviceman and wounding two (2) others. A second unknown IED detonated, killing one (1) soldier.

IED Killed One, Wounded Two in Donbas
http://uatoday.tv/news/one-soldier-is-dead-after-military-vehicle-hits-a-road-mine645756.html
On 10 May, in Donbas region, an unknown roadside IED (mine) detonated, killing one (1) soldier
and wounding two (2) others.

IED Detonated in Kiev
http://translate.google.com/translate?depth=1&hl=en&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=uk&tl=en
&u=http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2016/05/14/7108438/
On 14 May, in Kiev, Kiev Oblast, an unknown IED (thrown) detonated, damaging three (3)
windows.
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OCEANIA
AUSTRALIA

Police Bomb Squad Blows Up Device Thought To Contain Explosives At Sunshine Coast Proper
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-20/police-bomb-squad-blows-up-device-thought-tocontain-explosives/7341840
http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2016/04/20/queensland-police-declareemergency-situation.html
On 20 April, The police bomb squad has detonated a device suspected of containing explosives
that was discovered at a house on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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