Protests continue in Iraq. Hamdi Yildiz (ANADOLU AGENCY) reports:
At least two people were assassinated in as many days, with 43 injured, including safety members, and 30 arrested in protests in Zikar province Iraq, according to the country's top human-rights watchdog.
In addition to assassinations and kidnappings, security forces' use of tear gas, real and plastic bullets, and demonstrators' use of stones were documented, said Iraq's Independent High Commission for Human Rights.
Per AL HURRA, the riot police and militias are said to have fired on protesters in Nasiriyah and the Iraqi military is said to have started firing at the riot police and the militias to protect the protesters. Zeiden Alkinani Tweeted:
Hiwa Shilani (KURDISTAN 24) reminds, "On Saturday, the security forces fired live ammunition on protesters who sought to control Haboubi Square." Mina Aldroubi (THE NATIONAL) reports:
One of them was Haider Ali, an activist and nurse, who was abducted three days ago.
“Last night Haider’s body was found and was dismembered, we are still waiting for the final results of the security institutions,” Mr Al Bayati said.
The second man, Ali Al Hamami, a senior lawyer and activist was killed in Nasiriyah on Friday after unknown assailants broke into his home.
“Ali died of suffocation after being gagged with tape and his house was robbed,” a statement by Dhi Qar Bar Association said.
The Human Rights Commission said the government must deal directly with representatives of Nasiryah’s community to ensure that protests' needs are answered.
“The government must acknowledge community leaders such as religious, tribal, social and civil actors to get political agendas,” Mr Al Bayati said.
