Iraqis attack government offices

Source: Al Jazeera

Three people killed in clashes with security forces as protesters break into public offices and set buildings on fire.
Last Modified: 16 Feb 2011 16:17 GMT


Protesters took threw rocks and took over a provincial council building in Kut in Wasit province, about 160km southeast of Baghdad, on Wednesday. Three government buildings were set on fire, including the governor's official residence.

A police source in Kut said three protesters were killed in clashes and about 30 wounded, including 15 policemen. A hospital source said one of the dead was a 16-year-old boy who suffered a bullet to the chest.

Punishment pledged

Officials said policemen and soldiers fired their weapons into the air in a bid to dissuade protesters, while private security guards employed by Wasit council opened fire directly into the crowd.

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...them with stab- wait, what?

PB

The U.S. Out?

I suppose any "instability" will be used as an excuse for a new "surge" of troops, eh?