65 Killed So Far In Protests Against Iraqi Government Corruption

Daily Mail: Iraq's Prime Minister acknowledges corruption problems and says protesters' concerns are 'righteous' as the death toll rises to 44 following three days of violent demonstrations

* Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi said security measures are a 'bitter medicine'
* Since Tuesday, security forces have fired live rounds and tear gas at protesters
* The rallies were sparked by unemployment, corruption and public services
* The UN has called on Iraq to investigate the force used by the anti-riot police

Iraq's Prime Minister says the country needs to do more to tackle corruption as the death toll rises to 44 after three days of anti-government protests.

In a televised address, Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi said security measures imposed in the wake of this week's violence, including a curfew, was like a 'bitter medicine' that needs to be swallowed.

Mr Abdul-Mahdi spoke after three days of demonstrations that have spread across many provinces in the country.

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More News On The Unrest In Iraq

Iraq protests: All the latest updates -- Al Jazeera
Uprising grips Iraq, 65 killed in protests against government corruption -- Reuters
Iraq forces fire on dozens of protesters in Baghdad: AFP -- AFP
At Least 42 Dead After Days Of Violent Protests In Iraq -- NPR
Iraqi PM urges protesters to go home as death toll passes 40 -- NBC
Iraq protests: 'No magic solution' to problems, PM says -- BBC
Iraq's PM calls for talks as thousands of protesters defy curfew -- Al Jazeera
Powerful cleric urges Iraq government to quit as protests rage -- Reuters

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