KUWAIT CITY — 2015 · Major Tragedy
Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq Mosque Bombing
On 26 June 2015, during the first Friday prayers of Ramadan, a suicide bomber blew himself up at the Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq Mosque in the As-Sawabir district of Kuwait City. Twenty-seven people were killed and 227 wounded, making it the deadliest attack in Kuwait's history. ISIL claimed responsibility. Attacks also took place the same day in Tunisia and France. Kuwaiti authorities said the bomber was a Saudi national who had entered the country shortly before the attack. Cross-sectarian solidarity was emphasised afterwards, and the emir visited the scene. In September 2015 a court convicted 15 people linked to the attack and sentenced seven to death, including some tried in absentia.
- Date
- 2015
- Place
- As-Sawabir, Kuwait, Kuwait City, KW
- Category
- Major Tragedy
- Case Status
- Solved
- Coordinates
- 29.3600, 48.0000 ↗
Timeline of Events
- 26 June 2015A suicide bombing struck the mosque during Friday prayers.
- 27 June 2015The bomber's identity and entry into Kuwait were announced.
- September 2015The court convicted 15 people and handed down seven death sentences.
Sources
- BBC News — Kuwait mosque bombing bbc.com ↗
- The Guardian — Islamic State claims responsibility for Kuwait mosque blast theguardian.com ↗
- Reuters — Kuwait blast reuters.com ↗
- BBC News
- The Guardian
- Reuters
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