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Clashes in Iraq’s Kut city during protests over power shortages

Al Jazeera Monday 10 August 2026, 03:03 UTC 1 min read
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Clashes in Iraq’s Kut city during protests over power shortages Clashes in Iraq’s Kut city during protests over power shortages Protests over power shortages escalated in Kut, Iraq, with demonstrators demanding the supply of more electricity amid soaring temperatures. Security forces used tear gas as tensions rose outside the Wasit Governorate Council. Published On 10 Aug 2026

Clashes in Iraq’s Kut city during protests over power shortages Clashes in Iraq’s Kut city during protests over power shortages Protests over power shortages escalated in Kut, Iraq, with demonstrators demanding the supply of more electricity amid soaring temperatures. Security forces used tear gas as tensions rose outside the Wasit Governorate Council. Published On 10 Aug 2026
Iraq (LOCATION) Kut (PERSON) the Wasit Governorate Council (ORG)
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