Canal Hotel bombing, Suicide car bombing in Iraq
The Canal Hotel bombing was a devastating attack on the United Nations headquarters.
This tragic event took place on August 19, 2003, claiming the lives of 22 people.
The attack shocked the international community and highlighted the dangers faced by UN personnel.
The hotel was located in the Canal District of Baghdad, serving as the UN base.
Among the victims was Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN's top envoy to Iraq.
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