Turka-Sir
01-03-2008, 23:05
On March 1, at around 4:30 PM an explosion rocked East Mujawee Mall in the food court located in the west wing of the complex. Scores of people were injured in the blast, and at least fifteen people have been killed by the blast or resulting injuries. Among the casualties is President Hadith Abu Dawud's wife Fatima Dawud, forty-seven, and his young daughter Maswa, six. Police and bomb disposal units scoured the blast area and discovered two exploded suitcase bombs, along with an additional explosive devise that did not explode due to malfunctioning.
The bombs were strategically placed in the food court, suggesting a coordinated group's involvement. Bomb A was placed in the North-East corner of the food court, near a popular KFC. Bomb B was placed in the South-East corner of the area, where the most seats were located. The third bomb was placed near the entrance/exit where complete coverage of the food court would have been made. Fortunately, the third bomb malfunctioned and allowed people to escape with their lives. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for those caught in the blast radius.
First Lady Dawud was having lunch with her six-year-old daughter when the first explosion occured near the KFC. Seconds later the second bomb detonated, killing both instantly. Police would not disclose the condition of the bodies, but we can only fear the worst.
Defense Minister Yakj Obi al-Herami made a statement today, accusing the neighboring nations of Turka-Sir for supplying terrorists with training and supplies to carry out the the murder of so many. The most likely terrorist group, Minister al-Herami shouted in anger at the press conference later that day, would be Khalique.
As most remember, Khalique was the group that lead the coup against the former government and ruled Turka-Sir through a massive Jihad and war against Western Armies, emerging victorious. The leader of the group, Halim Jerashaw, was later assassinated by an unknown assailent. The remnants of the terrorist group withdrew from the main cities and fled into the northern mountain chains that acted as a border between Turka-Sir and its neighboring nation.
President Dawud, teary-eyed from his grief, addressed the nation that evening. He declared that military action is being considered against the Khalique. However, the reprocussions of such a campaign could cause heavy damage to Turka-Sir, its neighboring country, and the people living in the mountains' shadows.
Funeral arrangements are being made for the deceased victims of the attack. First Lady Dawud and her daughter will be buried at Caswell Cemetary near the small town where she had grown up in before meeting President Dawud.
The bombs were strategically placed in the food court, suggesting a coordinated group's involvement. Bomb A was placed in the North-East corner of the food court, near a popular KFC. Bomb B was placed in the South-East corner of the area, where the most seats were located. The third bomb was placed near the entrance/exit where complete coverage of the food court would have been made. Fortunately, the third bomb malfunctioned and allowed people to escape with their lives. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for those caught in the blast radius.
First Lady Dawud was having lunch with her six-year-old daughter when the first explosion occured near the KFC. Seconds later the second bomb detonated, killing both instantly. Police would not disclose the condition of the bodies, but we can only fear the worst.
Defense Minister Yakj Obi al-Herami made a statement today, accusing the neighboring nations of Turka-Sir for supplying terrorists with training and supplies to carry out the the murder of so many. The most likely terrorist group, Minister al-Herami shouted in anger at the press conference later that day, would be Khalique.
As most remember, Khalique was the group that lead the coup against the former government and ruled Turka-Sir through a massive Jihad and war against Western Armies, emerging victorious. The leader of the group, Halim Jerashaw, was later assassinated by an unknown assailent. The remnants of the terrorist group withdrew from the main cities and fled into the northern mountain chains that acted as a border between Turka-Sir and its neighboring nation.
President Dawud, teary-eyed from his grief, addressed the nation that evening. He declared that military action is being considered against the Khalique. However, the reprocussions of such a campaign could cause heavy damage to Turka-Sir, its neighboring country, and the people living in the mountains' shadows.
Funeral arrangements are being made for the deceased victims of the attack. First Lady Dawud and her daughter will be buried at Caswell Cemetary near the small town where she had grown up in before meeting President Dawud.