More than 35 people have been killed and nearly 100 others wounded in several attacks on Shia Muslims in Iraq.
Iraqi security and medical sources said two roadside bombs targeted Shia Muslims near a restaurant in the city of Hilla on Thursday.
Reports say the victims of the bombing in Hilla included women and children.
Iraqi security forces have cordoned off the bombing area and stationed checkpoints across the city.
Meanwhile, a car bomb attack was also carried out in the holy city of Karbala. Police sources said Iraqi security guards closed all the roads leading to the city.
No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the bomb attacks.
The recent attacks marked the second round of bombings against Shia Muslims this week after three car bombs near places of worship in the capital, Baghdad, killed 23 people and injured dozens of others on November 27.
Bombings and shootings have recently increased across Iraq, and many believe the attacks are being carried out to undermine the central government.
In response, the Iraqi government has stepped up efforts to increase security across the country over the past few months.
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