3 protesters dead during violent unrest in Iraq’s Basra

3 protesters dead during violent unrest in Iraq’s Basra

10 members of the security forces are also wounded.

People gather during a protest near the Guest House building in Basra. (Reuters pic)
BASRA:
Three protesters died during violent unrest in Iraq’s Basra on Thursday, local health and security sources said.

The protesters died during attacks on local government and political party buildings, the sources said, bringing the total number of dead protesters since widespread demonstrations kicked off on Monday to 10.

Ten members of the security forces were also wounded, the sources said.

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