NAJAF — Iraqi security forces shot dead at least eight protesters in the southern city of Nassiriya on Thursday and authorities set up joint military-civilian “crisis cells” to stem unrest after demonstrators burned an Iranian consulate. Security forces opened fire on protesters who had gathered on a bridge in Nassiriya before dawn, medical sources said. Hundreds have been killed by Iraqi security forces. It said the cells would be led by provincial governors but would include military leaders who would take charge of local security and military forces. Security forces have used live ammunition, tear gas and stun grenades against mostly unarmed protesters.

Source: National Post November 28, 2019 07:41 UTC