At least 12 people were killed, and 16 more wounded
in recent violence:
Two people were
killed, including a teenager, and 16
more were wounded during protests in Nasariya. Twelve of those
injured could be security personnel. Demonstrators gathered in front of the Dhi
Qar province building demanding the removal of governor Nathem Al-Waeli.
One person injured in last week’s Erbil rocket attack
has died of his injuries.
The bodies of seven
militants were discovered in Wadi al-Shay. The are was subjected to
airstrikes in recent days. Two more bodies
were discovered in the same area.
Also, a rocket
attack in Baghdad was likely targeting the U.S. embassy. No
casualties were reported.
