Iraqi officials say five anti-government protesters have been killed by security forces in the holy city of Najaf, amid tension following the burning of an Iranian consulate, bringing the death toll to 40 over 24 hours.
Security and medical officials say five protesters were killed and 32 wounded late Thursday when security forces fired live rounds to repel them from setting alight a central mosque in Najaf.Protesters had torched the Iranian consulate the previous night. One demonstrator was killed when security forces attempted to prevent them from storming the building.
Protesters are occupying two other bridges - Jumhuriya and Sinak - which also lead to the Green Zone.Iraqi officials say four protesters were shot dead by security forces and 22 were wounded, amid ongoing clashes on a strategic Baghdad bridge. Protesters are occupying three key bridges - Jumhuriya, Sinak and Ahrar - in a standoff with security forces. The bridges lead toward the fortified Green Zone, the seat of Iraq’s government.
Iran’s official IRNA news agency said Thursday that Abbas Mousavi, a foreign ministry spokesman, called for a “responsible, strong and effective” response from Iraq’s government.
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