2020 Al-Habboubi Square attack
The Al-Habboubi Square attack occurred on 27 November 2020 as part of the 2019-2021 Iraqi protests. After finishing Friday prayers,[1] an armed group known as the Peace Companies attacked civil protesters at the Al-Habboubi Square in Nasiriyah, Iraq.[2] The attack left 4 civil protesters dead and 70 protesters injured.[3] The attack's alleged motive was to expel protesters from the area.[4] After the attack, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi dismissed the police chief of the Dhi Qar Governorate, Major Hazim Mohammed Al-Waily.[5] A curfew was imposed in the city afterwards.
Al-Habboubi Square attack | |
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 Al-Habboubi Square before the attack | |
  Al-Habboubi Square attack Location of Nasiriyah within Iraq | |
| Coordinates: 31°03′N 46°16′E |
See also
- Safaa Al Sarai
- Omar Al-Saadoun
References
- Thenationalnews, November 30, 2020 .
- garda, 28 November 2020.
- Rudaw tv, .
- Rudaw, November 27, 2020.
- alforatnews, 27 November 2020.
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