The Jeddah-based Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the terrorist bombing that took place in Baghdad's central district of Karada, which resulted a number of deaths and injuries.  OIC's Secretary General Iyad Amin Madani expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished speedy recovery to the wounded.

The Secretary General urged the Iraqi government and the Iraqi people of all sects of the Iraqi political forces to maintain the unity of Iraq. He else stressed the organization's commitment to continue coordination with the Iraqi government to hold Makkah 2nd conference in the context of the continuing efforts to achieve security and stability in Iraq.