Protester killed, dozen wounded in clashes in Iraq city of Kirkuk, police say

Clashes broke out in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk between ethnic groups, resulting in the death of one protester and injuries to several others. The dispute revolves around the occupation of a building that was previously the headquarters for the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) but has been used as an Iraqi army base since 2017.

Sep 3, 2023 - 13:30
Protester killed, dozen wounded in clashes in Iraq city of Kirkuk, police say
Clashes broke out in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk between ethnic groups, resulting in the death of one protester and injuries to several others. The dispute revolves around the occupation of a building that was previously the headquarters for the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) but has been used as an Iraqi army base since 2017.