Kirkuk: An investor has taken drastic action by demolishing and leveling a 110-year-old cemetery in the village of Al-Sada Al-Rajibat, located in the Laylan district east of Kirkuk. This move has sparked significant objections from the local community, including neighboring villages, who are outraged by the destruction of the historical site.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the cemetery's demolition has drawn widespread criticism from residents who have expressed their dissatisfaction with the investor's actions. The site was not only a burial ground but also a place of historical significance for the community, holding generations of family histories and memories. The local villagers are urging authorities to take action against the investor and safeguard the remaining historical sites in the region from similar fates in the future.