An EU spokesman described the “excessive” use of force against demonstrators in Iraq, during which live ammunition was allegedly used, as “deplorable” to EUROPE.
“The current situation, in particular the cases of violence and loss of life during the latest wave of protests, is a source of deep concern for the EU”, he told EUROPE on 5 November.
Despite repeated calls for restraint since the beginning of the movement on 1 October (see EUROPE B12341A28), “the last few days...