BAGHDAD – Iraqi security forces killed at least five people when they opened fire on protesters here, a witness said, as thousands took part in the wave of anti-government protests.
Thousands of anti-government protesters had gathered in central Baghdad on Monday, defying a plea by Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to stand down.
Demonstrations also took place in other locations, including the main Gulf port Umm Qasr and southern Shatra, where security forces allegedly killed a protester.
Security and medical sources put the toll at four killed and 34 wounded.
Separately, at least one protester was killed and 10 wounded in Shatra town, sources said.
Over 250 Iraqis were killed in demonstrations since the start of October.(Reuters)
