Demonstration in Diala condemning death of Sunni figure

DIALA/ IraqiNews.com: Around 500 persons on Wednesday demonstrated in central Baaquba city, condemning the death of Hamas battalions’ (public committees’ group) commander, after he was arrested by Diala police last week, according to the commander of public committees in the province. “Basheer al-Jorani died yesterday after he was arrested by Diala police command last week,” Sabah al-Basheer told IraqiNews.com. “I accuse Diala police crime unit of killing al-Jorani after torturing him,” he said. “Al-Jorani was sick with kidney problems since the beginning, and after being arrested, he was admitted to hospital where he died and medical reports can confirm this,” he added. Baaquba, the capital city of Diala province, lies 57 km northeast of Baghdad. MH (P)/SR 1