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Baghdad: Hundreds of Iraqis on Sunday took to the streets in the capital Baghdad and two further key areas in protest against unemployment and working conditions, witnesses said.
In Baghdad, dozens of angry temporary workers stormed the outer wall of the Finance Ministry building, demanding permanent jobs, the witnesses added.
Gunshots were heard as security forces attempted to stop protesters from breaking into the ministry’s offices. Three demonstrators were injured, witnesses said. So far, there has been no comment from the authorities.
Elsewhere in Iraq, dozens of protesters gathered outside the Wasit University in the central province of Wasit, demanding government jobs for graduates. Meanwhile, temporary workers blocked two key bridges in the southern province of Dhi Qar, demanding permanent jobs, witnesses said.
Street protests have roiled Iraq since October 2019, with demonstrators calling for an end to corruption. (dpa)
In Baghdad, dozens of angry temporary workers stormed the outer wall of the Finance Ministry building, demanding permanent jobs, the witnesses added.
Gunshots were heard as security forces attempted to stop protesters from breaking into the ministry’s offices. Three demonstrators were injured, witnesses said. So far, there has been no comment from the authorities.
Elsewhere in Iraq, dozens of protesters gathered outside the Wasit University in the central province of Wasit, demanding government jobs for graduates. Meanwhile, temporary workers blocked two key bridges in the southern province of Dhi Qar, demanding permanent jobs, witnesses said.
Street protests have roiled Iraq since October 2019, with demonstrators calling for an end to corruption. (dpa)
