Diala explosion wounds 3

DIALA / IraqiNews.com: Three civilians on Tuesday were wounded in an explosive charge blast that targeted a movement headquarters in downtown Baaquba city, according to a security source. “An improvised explosive device (IED) targeted the headquarters of the National Movement for Reform and Development in downtown Baaquba al-Jadeeda neighborhood, wounding three civilians and causing severe damage to four vehicles belonging to the movement,” the source told IraqiNews.com news agency. “The movement, led by Jamal al-Karbouli, has 29 members, including five women,” an official from the movement, Adam al-Atbi, said. A total of 641 candidates are competing in the upcoming provincial council elections in Diala province, scheduled to take place on January 31. Baaquba, the capital city of Diala province, lies 57 km northeast of Baghdad. SS (P) 1