Historical eventSeptember 222013

Peshawar church bombing

At least 75 people are killed in a suicide bombing at a Christian church in Peshawar, Pakistan.

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When
Sunday, September 22 201313 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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Dates: From 2013.

What came beforeAI-assisted

Pakistan's Christian minority, comprising about 2% of the population, had faced increasing militant violence since the 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan. Churches and Christian communities became targets for various extremist groups opposed to Western influence and Christianity in the region.

Peshawar, capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, was a stronghold of Taliban and militant activity. The city had experienced numerous bombings and attacks in the years preceding 2013, with security forces and civilians regularly targeted.

Catalyst / how it startedAI-assisted

The bombing occurred during a Sunday service at All Saints Church in Peshawar's Kohati Gate area. A suicide bomber detonated explosives in the church courtyard where worshippers had gathered, causing the building to partially collapse.

Who was involvedAI-assisted

The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant umbrella group, claimed responsibility for the attack. The TTP was fighting against the Pakistani government and had conducted numerous suicide bombings across the country.

The attack killed at least 75 people, mostly women and children, and wounded over 100 others. It was one of the deadliest attacks on Pakistan's Christian community.

TimelineAI-assisted

September 22, 2013: A suicide bomber detonated explosives at All Saints Church during Sunday morning worship service. The blast killed at least 75 people and injured over 100, making it one of Pakistan's deadliest terrorist attacks.

What happened

At least 75 people are killed in a suicide bombing at a Christian church in Peshawar, Pakistan.

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September 22 2013 — 13 years ago, on a Sunday.

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