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Sunday 9 September 2018 - 07:00

Iraqi protesters torch government building

Story Code : 748948
  • A worker holds the remaining files from the fire of the municipality building of Basra, September 6, 2018.

    A worker holds the remaining files from the fire of the municipality building of Basra, September 6, 2018.

  • Smoke rises from the Guest House building in Basra, September 6, 2018.

    Smoke rises from the Guest House building in Basra, September 6, 2018.

  • People shout slogans during a protest near the building of the government office in Basra, Iraq September 6, 2018.

    People shout slogans during a protest near the building of the government office in Basra, Iraq September 6, 2018.

  • Iraqi security forces stand guard near the building of the government office in Basra, September 6, 2018.

    Iraqi security forces stand guard near the building of the government office in Basra, September 6, 2018.

  • People gather during a protest near the Guest House building in Basra, September 6, 2018.

    People gather during a protest near the Guest House building in Basra, September 6, 2018.

  • Iraqi protesters stand on concrete blast wall during a protest near the building of the government office in Basra, September 6, 2018.

    Iraqi protesters stand on concrete blast wall during a protest near the building of the government office in Basra, September 6, 2018.

  • Smoke rises from the governorate and municipalities buildings of Basra, September 6, 2018.

    Smoke rises from the governorate and municipalities buildings of Basra, September 6, 2018.

  • Iraqi people walk near government buildings in Basra, September 5, 2018. Frustrations were once again focused on the provincial governorate building, where thousands of people gathered, throwing stones and trying to break down concrete barriers.

    Iraqi people walk near government buildings in Basra, September 5, 2018. Frustrations were once again focused on the provincial governorate building, where thousands of people gathered, throwing stones and trying to break down concrete barriers.

  • Protesters push down concrete blast walls of the government office building in Basra, September 5, 2018.

    Protesters push down concrete blast walls of the government office building in Basra, September 5, 2018.

  • Protesters push down concrete blast walls of the government office building in Basra, September 5, 2018.

    Protesters push down concrete blast walls of the government office building in Basra, September 5, 2018.

  • Iraqi protesters run from teargas during a protest near the building of the government office in Basra, September 5, 2018.

    Iraqi protesters run from teargas during a protest near the building of the government office in Basra, September 5, 2018.

  • Iraqi protesters run during a protest near the building of the government office in Basra, September 5, 2018.

    Iraqi protesters run during a protest near the building of the government office in Basra, September 5, 2018.

  • Protesters stand in front of Iraqi security forces during a protest in Basra, September 5, 2018.

    Protesters stand in front of Iraqi security forces during a protest in Basra, September 5, 2018.

  • Iraqi protesters run during a protest near the building of the government office in Basra, September 5, 2018.

    Iraqi protesters run during a protest near the building of the government office in Basra, September 5, 2018.

  • Protesters push down concrete blast walls for the building of the government office in Basra, September 5, 2018.

    Protesters push down concrete blast walls for the building of the government office in Basra, September 5, 2018.

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