Six Killed, Dozens Wounded in Shooting Attack on Omani Shiite Mosque During Ashura Observance

28 others wounded including first responders of various nationalities
At least six people killed, dozens wounded in shooting attack on Omani Shiite mosque during Ashura observance
Five civilians and one responding officer also killed
Motive behind attack remains unclear
Three gunmen killed by police after opening fire at Imam Bargah Ali bin Abu Talib mosque in Wadi Kabir, Muscat
Two Pakistani nationals among those killed
Six Killed, Dozens Wounded in Shooting Attack on Omani Shiite Mosque During Ashura Observance

A shooting attack at a Shiite mosque in Muscat, Oman on July 15, 2024, left at least six people dead and dozens wounded. The incident occurred during the observance of Ashura, a major religious event for Shia Muslims commemorating the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's grandson Hussein. Two Pakistani nationals were among those killed in the shooting according to Pakistan's government.

The Royal Oman Police reported that three gunmen were killed by police officers after they opened fire at the Imam Bargah Ali bin Abu Talib mosque in Wadi Kabir, Muscat. Five civilians and one responding officer were also killed, and 28 others, including other first responders of various nationalities, were wounded.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear. Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the incident and expressed condolences to the families of those affected.

Such violence is rare in Oman, a stable country on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula known for its neutrality in regional disputes.

The U.S. Embassy in Muscat issued a warning for Americans to stay away from the area and canceled all visa appointments for Tuesday at the embassy.

Sources: AP, Reuters, Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs


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Doubts
  • No information on the condition of the wounded
  • Unknown if all gunmen were killed by police or if any escaped

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A rare shooting by multiple attackers in a Shiite mosque in Oman kills 5 and wounds dozens more

The Associated Press News Tuesday, 16 July 2024 01:54
  • Unique Points
    • A shooting occurred at a Shiite mosque in Muscat, Oman on Monday night.
    • Five people were killed in the shooting, including a police officer.
    • Three attackers were also killed during the incident.
    • The attack occurred on the eve of Ashoura, a holy day for Shiite Muslims commemorating the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Hussein.
    • 28 people were wounded in the shooting, of different nationalities. Pakistan reported four of its nationals among the dead and 30 injured.
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  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

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Shooting attack at Oman mosque leaves 6 people dead, dozens wounded

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Tuesday, 16 July 2024 15:34
  • Unique Points
    • At least six people were killed and others were wounded in a shooting attack at a mosque in Muscat, Oman on July 15, 2024.
    • Three gunmen were killed by police officers after they opened fire at the Imam Bargah Ali bin Abu Talib mosque in Wadi Kabir.
    • Two Pakistani nationals were among those killed in the shooting according to Pakistan’s government.
  • Accuracy
    • Five civilians and one responding officer were killed in the attack.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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At least six killed in Oman mosque attack

Al Jazeera Media Network Al Jazeera Tuesday, 16 July 2024 15:35
  • Unique Points
    • At least six people were killed and 28 others wounded in a shooting at a mosque in Oman.
    • Four Pakistani nationals and a policeman were among those killed.
    • There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
  • Accuracy
    • ]At least six people were killed and 28 others wounded in a shooting at a mosque in Oman.[
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

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Nine killed, several wounded by gunfire near mosque in Oman- police

The Jerusalem Post By Tuesday, 16 July 2024 15:35
  • Unique Points
    • Nine people were killed and 30 were wounded by gunfire in the vicinity of a mosque in Oman.
    • Four Pakistani nationals and a policeman were among those killed in the gun attack.
    • The attack took place at the Ali bin Abi Talib mosque, a Shi'ite mosque in Sunni-dominated Oman.
    • The incident occurred during Ashura, an annual period of mourning for Shi'ite Muslims commemorating the death of Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication