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BAGHDAD, July (KUNA) -- Civil society organizations demonstrated in Baghdad
on Wednesday protesting against the performance of the Iraqi government.
Demonstrators lifted signs with logos denouncing the government and
services and demanding justice, the protection of resources, and the combat of
administrative corruption.
Secretary General of Himam institution for the development of civil society
and head of the demonstration's organizing committee Dr. Saad Al-Khazaali told
KUNA people from different social segments participated in the rally, namely
widows, orphans, displaced, and victims of terrorism.
Students, tribe leaders, religious figures, and representatives of
different syndicates also participated, he added.
A release issued by the demonstration's organizing committee called on the
government to provide sufficient health services, water, electricity, and fuel.
It also demanded the parliament withdraw the confidence from the Iraqi
government and form a new cabinet with the membership of competent and fair
figures, including members and non-members of parliamentary blocs. (end)
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