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The Common Ills: Governor reportedly flees city

18.2.11

The Common Ills: Governor reportedly flees city: "As protests continue in Iraq, violence resurfaces (first seen earlier this month when the police attacked demonstrators). Yesterday in Kut, private security and Iraqi forces attacked demonstrators resulting in at least 3 deaths and at least fifty more people injured. Al Rafidayn reports that over 2,000 demonstrators were present in the town's central square, calling out the lack of basic services (water, electricity, sanitation, etc.), the corruption and the lack of jobs. A chant of 'Down with al-Maliki' -- referring to Iraq's 'beloved' prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki -- sprang up at one point."

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