Masoud Barzani condemns violence against Iraqi protestors
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Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani condemned on Thursday, February 5, the violence against protesters in Baghdad and Najaf over the past several days and called on the government, security forces, and political parties to provide protection for the protesters.
According to NRT Barzani said: "We are very concerned about the bloody and violent incidents of the past few days in Baghdad and Najaf, we strongly condemn the bloodshed, killing and, violence against protesters.”
On Wednesday, at least eight demonstrators were killed in Najaf in clashes with Sadrist militia Saraya al-Salam.
“For the political parties to reach a solution, they should treat the crisis in Iraq with rationality and logic,” Barzani said, emphasizing his support for the legitimate rights of the protesters and offering his condolences from the families of the victims.
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