Two Explosives Laden Cars Blasted In Iraq; 31 Killed, Dozens Injured

At least 31 people are killed and dozens of others wounded Sunday by two car bombs in the southern Iraqi city of Samawah.

The ISIS militant group has taken the credit of the attacks saying two suicide bombers targeted police

A day ago, Saturday, anti-government protesters gathered near to the parliament in thousands demanding wide-ranging political reforms.

According to police officer, two cars loaded with explosives were parked. Minutes later both detonated. The first car exploded near to government offices and the second one at an open-air bus station.

Samawah is located about 230 miles south of Baghdad and it is dominated by the Shiite group.

Earlier on Sunday, order was issued by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to arrest and prosecute protesters who damaged state property and attacked lawmakers as well as security forces.

United Nations said on Sunday more than 741 Iraqis were killed in April due to violence.

In March about 1,119 people were killed and another 1,561 were injured.

UN envoy Jan Kubis said, “It pains us to see the continuing bloodletting and loss of life, particularly among civilians who are paying a high price as a result of bombings and the armed clashes.”