Seven people lost their lives in the Iraqi city of Basra, where the security forces opened fire on the demonstrations that the people held for the electricity crisis, which continue for two months, due to unemployment, and disruptions in public services. Security forces also injured some 68 other people.

In the city of Basra, south of the country, demonstrators came together in Basra Square to mourn the death of a protester killed a day earlier by security forces.

After the security forces interfered with the tear gas on the demonstrators, the protests jumped to the governor's office. The demonstrators pressed the Basra Governor and set the building on fire. Seven people lost their lives after the security forces opened fire on the demonstrations, 68 people were injured.

The Commander of the Basra Operations announced the curfew in the city after the eruption of events.

Moqtada al-Sadr: I advise you not to test our patience

"I advise you not to test our patience," said Leader of Sairoun Alliance, who won the Iraqi election, Moqtada al-Sadr, related to the deadly intervention of security forces against demonstrators onto the street.

"We are saddened to see the tragedy in our oppressed eyes. What angered me is the unjust encroachment by some of the security forces on unarmed demonstrators who only want a living with dignity," Sadr said.

Stating that they must effort to lift Basra out of corruption, sectarianism, and militias, Sadr added: "Our pride and pride are the heart of a vibrant Iraq, so you will be an encroachment on Basra and its people, and I advise you not to test our patience."

Basra, where about 80 percent of Iraqi oil is excavated, has been witnessing a wave of protests for nearly two months demanding the improvement of public services and the provision of water and electricity, and the elimination of unemployment and the fight against corruption in the government departments.

ILKHA