Iraqi protesters light candles in front of official buildings as they demonstrate against the government and the lack of basic services in Basra. AFP
Iraqi protesters light candles in front of official buildings as they demonstrate against the government and the lack of basic services in Basra. AFP
Protestors burn local parties offices. AP
Protestors burn local parties offices. AP
Security forces try to prevent protesters from breaking into government buildings. AP
Security forces try to prevent protesters from breaking into government buildings. AP
Iraqi protesters wave their national flag in front of official buildings. AFP
Iraqi protesters wave their national flag in front of official buildings. AFP
Smoke rises from official building in Basra. AFP
Smoke rises from official building in Basra. AFP
Protesters in Basra attacked offices of political parties and the state-run TV channel. AFP
Protesters in Basra attacked offices of political parties and the state-run TV channel. AFP
Three protesters died during violent demonstrations in Basra. AFP
Three protesters died during violent demonstrations in Basra. AFP
A burnt car is seen near the Guest House building. Reuters
A burnt car is seen near the Guest House building. Reuters
A man walks inside the headquarters of MP Faleh Al Khazali, Secretary General of the Martyrs movement, which were set on fire by protesters in Basra. Reuters
A man walks inside the headquarters of MP Faleh Al Khazali, Secretary General of the Martyrs movement, which were set on fire by protesters in Basra. Reuters
A man rides his motorcycle past the burnt-out headquarters MP Faleh Al Khazali. Reuters
A man rides his motorcycle past the burnt-out headquarters MP Faleh Al Khazali. Reuters

Protesters set fire to government buildings in Basra - in pictures

Three die during violent demonstrations the southern Iraqi city

The National

September 07, 2018

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