Iraqi security forces hunt for culprits

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Sunday's twin bombings in Baghdad have sent shock waves throughout the region and the world. So far, more than 140 people have been killed and over 700 injured.

As Iraqi security forces hunt down the culprits, many are asking what it will take to ensure security in this war-torn country?

It is the deadliest attack in over two years.

The blasts occurred near the Ministry of Justice, delivering a powerful blow to the heart of the country's fragile government.

So far no one has claimed responsibility for the attack but Iraqi officials say, they see striking similarities to the August 19th attack, that hit two government ministries.

Mohammed Naji, Iraqi National Coalition, said, "It is very obvious that there is a big similarity between these terrorist attacks and the one that took place in August. The previous ones targeted the ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs. And today they targeted the Ministry of Justice."

The outlawed Baath party has been accused of masterminding the August 19th attacks. The Sunni led insurgent group has been seeking to overthrow the country's Shiite-dominated government. Iraqi Prime Minister, Nuri Al-Maliki, blames Baathists and al-Qaida for the blasts.

But some local journalists are not surprised about the bombings.

Iraqi journalist, said, "In fact, these explosions are not strange. Whenever elections approach, Iraqis will face more blasts."

The attacks come during a critical junction, as Iraqis prepare for parliamentary elections in January. Police say the explosions are clearly aimed at undermining the government and disrupting the political process in Iraq.