Friday, February 25, 2011

Deadly Protests Rock Iraq

Protesters demand an end to corruption, shortages of food and power and replacement of local officials [Reuters]

Protesters Killed as Iraqis Stage 'Day of Rage' Protest -- Voice of America

Thousands of Iraqis took to the streets Friday in a nationwide "Day of Rage" inspired by uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt and other Middle Eastern nations.

At least five people were killed in clashes with security forces. News reports say the deaths occurred as demonstrators tried to storm government buildings in at least two Iraqi cities.

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More News On The Unrest In Iraq

Iraqis rally in "Day of Rage," with 10 dead, scores hurt -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Nine killed on Iraq 'Day of Rage' -- Yahoo News/AFP
Protesters killed in Iraqi 'day of rage' -- BBC
Tensions flare in Iraq rallies -- Al Jazeera
Five killed as unrest erupts around Iraq -- CNN
Iraqis Join 'Day Of Rage' Anti-Government Protests -- NPR
Demonstration turn violent in central Baghdad -- Xinhuanet
Demonstrations Turn Violent in Iraq -- New York Times
In Baghdad, Thousands Air Grievances -- Wall Street Journal

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