Violent Protests Continue In Iraq -- News Roundup October 29, 2019

ABC News Online: Iraqi security forces shoot demonstrators protesting against corruption and poor services

Iraqi security forces wearing masks and black plainclothes have opened fire on protesters in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, killing 18 people and injuring hundreds, officials say.

The attack, which happened overnight (local time), came as Iraqis took to the streets for a fifth consecutive day, protesting against their Government's corruption, a lack of services and other grievances.

The protests, leaderless and largely spontaneous, have been met with bullets and tear gas from the first day.

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More News On The Unrest In Iraq

Iraq protesters defy Baghdad curfew as violence rocks Shiite holy city -- France 24
Iraq protests: Upsurge in violence despite Baghdad curfew -- BBC
18 people are shot dead and hundreds are wounded in one of the deadliest attacks on Iraqi anti-government protesters since demonstrations began this month -- Daily Mail
Masked gunmen attack protesters in Iraq holy city; 18 killed -- AP
Iraq protests: Deadly clashes in Karbala -- DW
Iraqi protesters pack Baghdad square as anti-government movement gathers momentum -- Reuters
Iraqi protesters pack Baghdad's Tahrir square -- Al Jazeera
Karbala officials deny reports of deaths at anti-gov't protest -- Al Jazeera
Iraq's Sadr calls on rival to join him in ousting PM -- Reuters

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