ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS THE FIRST ENGLISH LANGUAGE DAILY IN FREE KUWAIT الكويت
BAGHDAD, Oct 4 (KUNA) — Some 50
people have been killed in ongoing Iraqi demonstrations over corruption,
low wages and rising unemployment as the Alliance Towards Reforms
coalition party suspended its parliament membership.
Authorities also reported 1,936 injuries, including security members,
since the protests began across Baghdad and other major cities at the
beginning of this month.
In their most recent update, authorities in Baghdad said reports have
emerged of the use of sniper fire for the first time, which left four
dead – including two security members.
Protesters took to the streets in spite of a curfew imposed in the
capital, while internet access has been prevented across the country.
The Alliance Towards Reforms coalition, composed mainly of Islamist
Sadrist followers, said it would only return to parliament if the Prime
Minister were to deliver a comprehensive programme that responds to the
people’s aspirations
