Demonstrators outraged by rampant government corruption and poor services burned tires and blocked main road arteries. Security and hospital officials, who requested anonymity in line with regulations, said seven protesters were killed in the southern province of Basra, near the Umm Qasr port.
Security forces used live fire and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Officials said four protesters were killed in Nassiriya province, and one killed in both Najaf and Diwanieh provinces.
At least protesters were wounded. At least people have died since demonstrations began Oct. The leaderless uprising seeks to overthrow the political establishment.
Security forces appeared to have fired live rounds at protesters near the Umm Qasr port, killing three according to an official from the Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights, who requested anonymity in line with regulations. Security forces cleared the area of protesters on Thursday.
Contact us at editors time. Mourners and protesters escort the flag-draped coffin of Munir Ali, whose family said was killed in anti-government demonstrations, during his funeral in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, Nov. Related Stories. Most Popular Stories 1. Sign Up for Our Newsletters Sign up to receive the top stories you need to know now on politics, health and more.
