Thousands rally in Iraq's "Day of Rage" protests
(Reuters) - Thousands of Iraqis inspired by uprisings around the Arab world protested on Friday against corruption and poor basic services in nationwide rallies that provoked sporadic clashes with security forces.
At least five people were killed and 75 injured in skirmishes during Iraq's "Day of Rage" when demonstrators tried to storm government buildings and security personnel fired shots in the air to try to disperse them.
(Reuters) - Thousands of Iraqis inspired by uprisings around the Arab world protested on Friday against corruption and poor basic services in nationwide rallies that provoked sporadic clashes with security forces.
At least five people were killed and 75 injured in skirmishes during Iraq's "Day of Rage" when demonstrators tried to storm government buildings and security personnel fired shots in the air to try to disperse them.
