Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Saddam demonstrators killed
Security
Iraqi police fired at thousands of demonstrators in Baqouba protesting the sentencing of former leader Saddam Hussein to death, killing 20 people and injuring many others. The demonstrators shouted slogans and raised banners condemning the sentence. Eyewitnesses said the demonstration was peaceful and the protesters did not carry any arms. A police statement said only two people were killed and six injured.
Demonstrations denouncing the sentence took place in several other Sunni Muslim-dominated cities. In Mosul, thousands of people went into the streets despite a government-imposed curfew. But there were no reports of casualties. However, residents say conditions in the restive city of Mosul remained tense. Mosul has been the scene of mounting violence with anti-U.S. rebels practically in control of several quarters during the day and most of the city at night.
Demonstrations denouncing the sentence took place in several other Sunni Muslim-dominated cities. In Mosul, thousands of people went into the streets despite a government-imposed curfew. But there were no reports of casualties. However, residents say conditions in the restive city of Mosul remained tense. Mosul has been the scene of mounting violence with anti-U.S. rebels practically in control of several quarters during the day and most of the city at night.
