Masked gunmen open fire at Iraqi protesters in the Shia holy city of Karbala in one of the deadliest single attacks on protesters since anti-government demonstrations erupted earlier this month
Security officials said Tuesday's attack happened in Karbala's Education Square, about 2 kilometres from the Imam Hussein Shrine, where protesters had set up tents for their sit-in. All the officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
The demonstrations have erupted in Shia-majority areas and have been directed at the Shia-dominated government and Shia political parties and militias, many of which are supported by neighbouring Iran. The protests have grown and demonstrators are now calling for sweeping changes, not just the government's resignation. Iraq's Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has promised a government reshuffle and a reform package, which the demonstrators have already rejected.
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