Axe-wielding man in Iraq attacks Assyrian Christian parade, three injured
- An axe-wielding man attacked an Assyrian Christian parade in Dohuk, Iraq, injuring three people, including a 17-year-old boy and a 75-year-old woman.
- The attacker, shouting Islamic slogans, was subdued by participants and security forces, and the injured were hospitalized, according to local officials.
- Local leaders condemned extremism and emphasized that this attack would not deter the Assyrian community from celebrating its culture and existence.
- Despite the violence, the Assyrian community proceeded with their New Year celebrations, holding banners high as a symbol of resilience.
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Man with axe screams ISIS slogans as he attacks Christians attending festival parade - The Mirror
Three people, including a 17-year-old boy and a 75-year-old woman, were injured when a man wielding an axe attacked a parade in Dohuk, Iraq, celebrating the new year

Axe terrorist screaming 'ISIS lives on' attacks Christian festival injuring 3
A HORRIFYING axe attack at a Christian New Year parade in northern Iraq has left three people injured after a man shouting Islamic slogans launched a violent rampage through the crowd. Thousands had gathered in Dohuk on Tuesday to celebrate Akitu, the Assyrian New Year, waving flags and donning colourful traditional dress. The moment an axeman shouting ISIS slogans was held to the groundX/@ScharoMaroof XA parade-goer waves a blood stained flag …
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