They protest in al Ain , an Iraqi city , over a lack of basic services and shortages . The protesters walked toward a local council building , trying to force their way in as they hurled rocks inside the compound and at police outside , the Iraqi Interior Ministry officials said . 7 are killed in confrontations with police outside a council building , they say . Dozens also demonstrate in the central Iraqi city of Kut , according to officials . These anti - government protests follow similar ones Sunday and Monday in Baghdad .
They protest in al Ain , an Iraqi city , over a lack of basic services and shortages . 7 are killed in confrontations with police outside a council building , they say . Dozens also demonstrate in the central Iraqi city of Kut , according to officials . These anti - government protests follow similar ones Sunday and Monday in Baghdad .