Iraqi forces guard Green Zone from protest

[Joanne98]

Source: UPI


BAGHDAD, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Iraqi security forces stopped demonstrators from entering the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad, sources said.

Waves of political unrest are sweeping across the Arab world in the wake of the revolution in Tunisia and the ongoing demonstrations in Egypt, which were largely peaceful Friday.

Protesters in Baghdad told the Voices of Iraq news agency that they wanted more jobs, improved social services and a less corrupt government. Many Iraqis are without jobs and electricity more than seven years after the U.S.-led invasion.

There were several protests reported by the news agency in Basra, the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala and the restive northern city of Kirkuk. Army helicopters were reported hovering over the Green Zone, the heavily fortified administrative center.





Read more: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/Special/2011/02/11/Iraqi-forces-guard-Green-Zone-from-protest/UPI-90871297442093/

[bongbong]

1. You misunderstood

Iraq, you misunderstood! America installed an "American Democracy" in your country. Think of Marie Antoinette on steroids.

[Duer 157099]

2. "...they wanted more jobs, improved social services and a less corrupt government"

Seems we have a lot in common with them.

[tpsbmam]

3. And our powers that be never get the damn hint. Oh hell, they get it

they just ignore it and spout their usual lying shit about how great Iraq is now. Hell, they ignore us too -- the rest of the world just has to get used to it. Misery loves company.:sarcasm: