Deputy Speaker Calls for an urgent investigation into the incident of an attack by a security force on demonstrators in Kirkuk

Baghdad Deputy Speaker of Parliament Shakhwan Abdullah Ahmed strongly condemned today, Wednesday, the incident of the attack by a security force in front of the Kirkuk governorate building on civilian demonstrators from the trainees of the North Oil Company who demonstrated in a peaceful demonstration demanding their rights.

In a statement, he called on the Kirkuk Operations Command and the concerned authorities in the federal government to conduct an urgent investigation, reveal the circumstances of the accident, and hold the negligent to account, no matter who they are.

He expressed his regret for the unacceptable attack that took place in front of the Kirkuk governorate building, stressing: “Peaceful demonstration is a legitimate right guaranteed by the constitution, and we do not accept abuse of any citizen in the country under any pretext.”

He pledged to follow up the case to achieve the legitimate demands of these demonstrators and bring them justice through legal means.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency