Iraq's deadly demonstrations - in pictures

One person was killed and 25 injured on Wednesday as security forces opened fire on protesters in the country's oil capital, Basra

Iraqi protesters stand on concrete blast walls during a protest near the building of the government office in Basra. Reuters

Iraqis protest against the government and the lack of basic services outside the regional government headquarters in the southern city of Basra. AFP

Iraqi protesters chant slogans during a demonstration to support the protesters in Basra city, at Tahrir Square in central Baghdad. EPA

Protesters throw stones while security forces fire tear gas outside the governor's building during protests demanding better public services and jobs in Basra. AP Photo

A man holds a national flag while protesters burn the municipal complex during protests in Basra. AP Photo

Protesters chant anti government slogans while security forces prevent them from storming the governor's building in Basra. AP Photo

Protesters pull down concrete walls outside the governor's building in Basra. AP Photo

Protesters pull down concrete walls outside the governor's building in Basra. AP Photo

Security forces affected by tear gas are helped by several protesters during demonstrations in Basra. AP Photo

People burn the governor's building during protests in Basra. AP Photo

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