Protest in Diala against power cut

DIALA / IraqiNews.com: Hundreds of citizens staged on Wednesday a demonstration against the power cut in Diala since three days ago, head of the security committee in Diala said. “The demonstration started on Wednesday (Sept. 8) on the main road between Iraq and Iran against the power cut since three days,” Ziyad Ahmad told IraqiNews.com news agency. “The demonstrators blocked the road and prevented Iranian visitors to reach Iraq,” he added. Baaquba, the capital of Diala, lies 57 km northeast of Baghdad. SH (P) 1