Series of blasts target political party offices across Baghdad following election ruling

Police: Blasts target political offices in Baghdad

BAGHDAD — Police officials say a series of bombs have targeted political groups across Baghdad, wounding at least 11 people.

Two police officials say the bombs struck Saturday night outside the offices or homes of leaders of at least five political groups — four of which were Sunni.

The attacks come as tensions escalate between the Shiite-led government and Sunnis, following the barring of hundreds of candidates from the March 7 parliamentary elections because of ties to Saddam Hussein.

Police said eleven people were injured in the blasts, mostly bystanders or passing civilians. No deaths were immediately reported.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to release the information.