Iraq Anti-Government Demonstration Over 250 Deaths Concerns about Security Deterioration October 11th 11:07
In Iraq in the Middle East, anti-government demonstrations seeking political reforms continued, and more than 250 people died this month due to clashes with security forces. Under these circumstances, a rocket was shot near the US embassy in the capital Baghdad, and one of Iraq's security forces died, and there is concern about further deterioration in security.
In Iraq, protests that began with dissatisfaction with high unemployment and weak public services spread again from last week following the beginning of this month. Gathered.
According to the Iraqi Human Rights Commission, there were clashes with security forces in various locations, and the number of deaths in the series of demonstrations this month has exceeded 250.
At the beginning, the demonstration was centered on young people seeking employment, but now there are a wide range of generations who appeal for political reform. It is struck and placed in a remote area.
On the other hand, according to the Iraqi Defense Ministry, a rocket was shot near the US embassy in Baghdad on the 30th, killing one of Iraqi security forces.
The background such as who shot it is not clear, but there are concerns about further deterioration in security amid confusion caused by demonstrations.