Protesters Turn Out Across Iraq
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Protesters chant anti-Iraqi government slogans during a protest at Tahrir Square in Baghdad, Iraq, February 25, 2011
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At least five people have been killed in protests in Iraq, where demonstrators are calling for better public services and measures to clean up government corruption.
Police said the deaths occurred in clashes between protesters and the police in the towns of Hawija and Basra Friday.
Thousands of protesters across Iraq are taking part in a planned "Day of Rage" inspired by recent protests in Tunisia, Egypt, and other Middle East nations.
Security is high in and around Baghdad's Tahrir (Liberation) Square, center of the demonstrations. The city is under vehicle curfew, forcing protesters to walk to the protest site.
Thursday in a televised speech, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki urged Iraqis to boycott the protests, saying they are organized by insurgents and supporters of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, seeking to incite violence.
This demonstration, planned weeks ahead of time, is the latest in a series of protests in Iraq. Organizers publicize the gatherings through online social networks such as Facebook.
In response to the protests, Mr. Maliki has cut his own pay and increased funding for food programs for the needy. (source:voa)
Police said the deaths occurred in clashes between protesters and the police in the towns of Hawija and Basra Friday.
Thousands of protesters across Iraq are taking part in a planned "Day of Rage" inspired by recent protests in Tunisia, Egypt, and other Middle East nations.
Security is high in and around Baghdad's Tahrir (Liberation) Square, center of the demonstrations. The city is under vehicle curfew, forcing protesters to walk to the protest site.
Thursday in a televised speech, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki urged Iraqis to boycott the protests, saying they are organized by insurgents and supporters of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, seeking to incite violence.
This demonstration, planned weeks ahead of time, is the latest in a series of protests in Iraq. Organizers publicize the gatherings through online social networks such as Facebook.
In response to the protests, Mr. Maliki has cut his own pay and increased funding for food programs for the needy. (source:voa)
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