Iraq protests blamed on 'malicious hands' as death toll passes 100

Interior ministry spokesman denies claims security forces clashed with demonstratorsAn Iraqi interior ministry spokesman has said an investigation is underway to determine how protesters were shot dead during six days of unrest that have killed more than 100 people and injured thousands.Twelve anti-government demonstrators were killed on Sunday in ongoing protests in Baghdad. Saad Maan, a spokesman for the ministry, claimed on Sunday that security forces did not confront the protesters, adding that “malicious hands” were behind targeting protesters and security members alike. He said protesters had burned 51 public buildings and eight political party headquarters. Continue reading…
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