Children of Zaafaraniyah

The attack on Zaafaraniyah was most likely a reprisal for the US army's recent sweep of al-Dora. The attack was both large and sophisticated — a series of bombings coordinated with a rocketry barrage from al-Dora. It's very similar to the July 27, attack on al-Karrada. Such attacks undermine public confidence in the green zone government's plan to regain control of Baghdad. I expect many more such attacks in the near future. markfromireland