Jan. 11, 2021

Violence between protesters and security forces flares in Iraq's Nasiriyah

Iraq/Politics

The story: Clashes took place between Iraqi protesters and security forces on Jan. 10 in Nasiriyah's central Al-Haboubi Square. The violence in Dhi Qar governorate has left one policeman dead and at least 33 other members of the security forces injured. The confrontation erupted when the security forces attempted to force the protesters to vacate the square. The protests have been going for several days over the arrests of several activists from the city. 

The coverage: On Jan. 10, the pan-Arab Al-Jazeera news network reported that clashes erupted when security forces attempted to enter Haboubi Square...

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