One killed and forty seven hurt in Iraq protests

Monday 21 February 2011 09:01 GMT

(Reuters)

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

One person has been killed and 47 others injured during overnight protests in the northern Iraqi city of Sulaimaniyah, police and hospital officials said.

A police official said around 2,000 people took part in scattered demonstrations around the city, 160 miles (260km) north-east of Baghdad.

Many Kurds are frustrated with the tight grip with which the two ruling parties control the Kurdish autonomous region.

The police official said Kurdish security forces opened fire in the air to disperse the crowd.

Hospital officials said about 20 people were shot, including a 17-year-old who later died of his wounds. The others were hit by flying stones.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

One killed and forty seven hurt in Iraq protests

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering