Iraqi president enters the crisis line of Basra

Iraqi president enters the crisis line of Basra



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The President of the Republic Fuad Masoum, on Sunday, the security authorities and the judicial investigation of the urgent incident in the death of one person and wounded others during a demonstration in the province of Basra.

In a statement to the media office in the Presidency of the Republic that infallible face of the security and judicial authorities on Sunday, 8/7/2018, to investigate promptly and just in the incident of the death of a citizen and wounding others this morning during a demonstration in the area of ​​Bahla city of Basra province, stressing that all actions taken And to hold those responsible responsible for the incident accountable.

The ministry added that Masoum also stressed that the demonstration and expression of opinion by all peaceful means is a right guaranteed by the constitution as well as a sound democratic practice, provided that the violence and disturbance of public order are not used, calling on the concerned government authorities to take all necessary measures to protect the lives of all citizens and to open a dialogue with the demonstrators To listen to their demands and to prohibit the use of excessive violence against peaceful demonstrations for any reason.

Police fired shots to disperse dozens of protesters over a lack of jobs and irregular electricity, water and other basic services near the southern oil hub of Basra on Sunday, police and local officials said.

It is noteworthy that Basra is officially the capital of Iraq's economy, which includes the largest oil fields in the country, as well as five active commercial ports, a border crossing land with Iran, and another with Kuwait, despite the growing commercial activity in Basra, but a large proportion of the people suffer Of unemployment, especially in light of the suspension of appointments in most government institutions three years ago because of the financial crisis.

Basra's stability is of great importance to oil exports, which account for more than 95 percent of government revenues.

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