Protests Spread to More Iraqi Cities -- New York Times
BAGHDAD — Unrest continued to spread in Iraq on Thursday, with new protests erupting in several cities and reports from law enforcement officials that private security guards in Kurdistan killed five people who tried to storm the political offices of the region’s leader.
It was the second time in two days that rock-throwing protesters were killed, though the shooting Wednesday in Kut was by government forces. In most of the demonstrations, people are calling for better government services, including more electricity, but in the eastern city of Kut and in Basra in the south they are demanding the resignation of provincial governors.
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More News On The Unrest In Iraq
9 killed in Iraqi Kurdish protests -- CNN
Two killed in Iraqi Kurdistan protest: doctor -- AFP
Five killed in further Iraq protests -- UPI
Protests Reach Iraqi Kurdistan -- The American
Violence erupts during anti-government protests in southern Iraq city -- Washington Post
Protesters in Iraq Burn State Buildings -- Wall Street Journal
Three reported dead in Iraqi protests -- L.A. Times
Three killed, dozens injured in Iraqi protests -- Reuters
1 dead, 55 wounded during protests in eastern Iraq -- CNN
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