At least 50 people are reportedly dead following the suicide attack that took place at a checkpoint en route to a Shia Muslim mosque.
Media reports say the attack was aimed at pilgrims marking the festival of Arbain, one of the main holy days of the Shia calendar.
The top United Nations envoy in Iraq has strongly condemned the terrorist attack, resulting in a large number of deaths and injuries.
Millions of Shia Muslims gather around the Husayn Mosque in Karbala after making the Pilgrimage on foot during Arba'een. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
"Today's terrorist attack claimed the precious lives of Iraqis who were gathering on the occasion of Arbaeen to practice their religion. I am saddened by these horrific crimes that continue to target defenceless civilians." - Martin Kobler
He called on all Iraqis to maintain the shared bonds that are so deeply rooted in their collective memory to break the vicious circle of violence.
"It is time for Iraq to reconcile and heal, not to continue to bleed." - Mr. Kobler
Mr. Kobler is the Secretary-General's Special Representative and head of the UN Assistance Missio n for Iraq (UNAMI).
He extended his condolences to the bereaved families and his wishes for a full and speedy recovery to the wounded. He also expressed his full support for Iraqis in their resolve to continue advancing peace, stability and national reconciliation.
terrorist attack yesterday against police recruits in the town of Tikrit which killed dozens of people and injured many others.
A terrorist attack last January 2011 against police recruits in the town of Tikrit has killed dozens of people and injured many others.
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