MoHR calls security force to respect protestors constitutional rights

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Ministry of Human Rights called the security forces to take the highest level of self discipline and to avoid using excessive force with the demonstrators.The Ministry of Human Rights reported in statement received by IraqiNews.com ”Regarding the events of Hawija district and the peaceful gathering of people, we call on security forces to respect the freedom of opinions and the peaceful demonstration since the Iraqi constitution granted Iraqi people the right to demand their legitimate rights under the Law sovereignty.””The Ministry follows with concern the unfortunate events in Hawija and the armed clashes that killed and wounded many people,” the statement added, attributing those events “To the existence of outlaw elements among the demonstrators which negatively affected the circumstances of demonstration.”The Ministry of Human Rights praised ‘The resolution of the Government to consider all deaths of Hawija as martyrs and deserve all the rights and privileges as well as treating the wounded people abroad.””The Ministry called all the citizens to respect the law sovereignty and the security forces to commit to self discipline and avoid using excessive force with peaceful protesters,” the statement emphasized. \END\