18 wounded as police clash with protestors in Sulaimaniya

SULAIMANIYA / IraqiNews.com: At least 18 people were wounded in clashes between protestors and anti-riot squad in the city of Sulaimaniya, a director of the Sulaimaniya emergency hospital said on Monday. “Eighteen people, including eight policemen, were wounded in clashes between protestors in Moulwy street and anti-riot squad,” Dr. Hawar Naqshabandy told IraqiNews.com news agency. “Three people were wounded by gunfire, while others suffered suffocation due to tear gas and stones,” he added. SH (TP) 506