Security measures in Kut to face a broad demonstration.

WASSIT / IraqiNews.com: Southern Iraq’s city of Kut had witnessed extensive security measures on Saturday, in preparation to face a demonstration, demanding the withdrawal of the American forces from Iraq , a Wassit police source said.   “Kut had witnessed today (Saturday) extensive security measures by Army and police forces in the main streets and a round government offices, in prelude to a demonstration, scheduled to take place later in the day, demanding the U.S. forces to leave the country on their scheduled time,” the source told IraqiNews.com news agency.   A huge demonstration is expected to take place in Kut on Saturday, demanding the departure of the U.S. forces from Iraq on their scheduled time at the end of this year, and in protest to the deterioration of public services and the, shortage of the government Rationing List and unemployment.   Wassit had witnessed broad demonstrations on Wednesday, on Feb.16 last, during which the offices of the Province’s building, its Council, the Governor’s office and his residence, in protest to the deteriorated services, shortage of the Rationing List, delay of the Governor’s resignation and necessity to account corruptors, that caused 54 injuries and one person killed.   Kut, the center of Wassit Province , is 180 km to the south of Baghdad .   SKH (IT) 449