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Students protesting in Slemani
STUDENTS in Iraqi Kurdistan appealed for solidarity actions in support of their demands yesterday as mass protests continued across the city of Slemani despite threats and intimidation from the authorities.
Hundreds blocked the road near the University of Sulaymaniyah on Slemani’s outskirts as they called on those in power to listen to their concerns instead of meting out violence.
Scores were arrested last month as the demonstrations started over poor conditions and a lack of water and basic facilities on campus.
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