Twin church bombings in Youhanabad

St. John’s Catholic Church and Christ Church

Killed: 15
Injured: 70
Structures: 2
Denomination: Catholic and Protestant

Suicide bombers attacked two churches in Lahore’s largest Christian neighborhood during Sunday services. Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claimed the blasts. Fifteen people were killed.

Youhanabad is one of Pakistan’s biggest Christian settlements. The bombings triggered days of unrest in the city.

Source: Al Jazeera · Open report

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