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World Cup Finals End in Terror in Uganda: 64 Die
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by Pat Garcia | July 11, 2010 at 06:47 pm
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Tragedy filled the atmosphere of what should have been times of leisure and soccer passion. Three minutes before the end of the match a bomb exploted at The Kyadondo Rugby Club where people were gathered watching the World Cup and another bomb blasted at an Ethiopian restaurant in Kampala Uganda.
Somalia´s militant group al- Shabab is believed to have been responsible for the attack.
In simultaneous bombings bearing the hallmarks of international terrorists, two explosions ripped through crowds watching the World Cup final in two places in Uganda's capital late Sunday, killing 64 people, police said. Americans were among the casualties.
The deadliest attack occurred at a rugby club as people watched the game between Spain and the Netherlands on a large-screen TV outdoors. The second blast took place at an Ethiopian restaurant, where at least three Americans were wounded.
Joann Lockard, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Embassy in Kampala, said one American was killed.
At least three Americans — part of a church group from Pennsylvania — were wounded at the Ethiopian restaurant. One was Kris Sledge, 18, of Selinsgrove.
"I remember blacking out, hearing people screaming and running," Sledge said from the hospital. His right leg was wrapped and he had burns on his face. "I love the place here but I'm wondering why this happened and who did this … At this point we're just glad to be alive."
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at 19:02 on July 11th, 2010
How tragic and sad.
Thanks for reporting on this.
at 19:09 on July 11th, 2010
Just as we thought the World Cup was going to be more or less unmarred by such events, this happens on the last day. Cowardly terrorists kill innocent people and then proclaim their religion and belief is for peace! They will NEVER have any power in the world and God will judge them to their eternal damnation for blasphemy, murder and idolatry.
at 05:12 on July 12th, 2010
This is very tragic and extremely cruel.
at 19:27 on July 11th, 2010
This is a sad event timed to ride the popularity of the world cup.
at 19:31 on July 11th, 2010
unfortunately so.
at 20:58 on July 11th, 2010
People dying in an earthquake is sad and tragic. An armed attack on innocent people is not a tragedy but an atrocity, and it must be treated as such.
Terrorists found their new home in Somalia and are attacking other African countries. What they did to the folks in Uganda, they want to do to you.
at 05:15 on July 12th, 2010
You are absolutely right, I find it "extremely cruel" but it is best described as "an atrocity"
at 11:37 on July 12th, 2010
Dear .allSorry to hear about the bpmb blast that happened to people in Kampala, it is really very sad indeed, so i will arged the Ugandian authurities ti investigate about this terrible blast and bring the causer of this insecurity in to trial.
at 13:24 on July 12th, 2010
Islam is an evil system. Where it grows, freedom disappears.The attacks in Uganda reveal again the face of the devils favorite.ISLAM is of the devilOn September 11th, 2010 we will burn the Koran on the property of Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, FL in remembrance of the fallen victims of 9/11 and to stand against the evil of Islam. Islam is of the devil! And get educated about Islam. Get the book ISLAM IS OF THE DEVIL by Dr Terry Jones