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3 January 2008 Diyarbakir Bombing
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A car bomb has exploded in the city of Diyarbakir in the south-eastern Turkey at an estimated local time of 16:50 (14:50 GMT). Target First reports from the area indicated that the blast targeted a military service vehicle in the Dagkapi district which is known to have a very heavy Turkish military presence because of the military helicopter base, hospitals and the military housings around the area. It's worthy to note that an unexploded bomb was found two years ago near the location of Thursday's blast. Also the Turkish televisions have been carrying pictures of the huge blaze caused by the blast, which it says could be heard 3km (two miles) away. Timing Attack occurred at the rush hour. After the blast, the surrounding area and the vehicles have caught fire. Injuries The attack wounded 68 people so far. Casualties The local police force said there are 4 people died at the attack. See Also
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