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Four civilians, security personnel wounded while dispersing protest, north of Basra
Basra (IraqiNews.com) Four civilians and security personnel were maimed during an attempt by troops to disperse a protest that was staged, north of Basra, a police source said on Tuesday.Speaking to Almaalomah website, the source said, "a huge protest was staged near al-Qurna oilfield, north of Basra, to voice demands of jobs and better services." Protesters, according to the source, "tried to break into the oilfield, which urged the Rapid Response troops, to fire live ammunition in the air to disperse the demonstrators." The protesters "responded by hurling stones after firing, which left two conscripts maimed," the source said, adding that "army jets were flying above the protest area and the oilfield. The protest is still staged." Posted by: trailing wife 2018-08-15 |
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