Kurdish authorities in Iraq lift lockdown following protests

The reimposed lockdown came amid an increase in COVID-19 cases, but people protested the lack of work opportunities due to the restrictions.
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A farmer in Erbil Iraq speaks to NRT TV about ongoing protests aimed at lifting curfew restrictions, June 2, 2020. - TWITTER/NRT
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The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is ending its reimposed lockdown after just one day following protests.

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) instituted a lockdown Monday that was to last until Saturday. The measures only allowed for essential movement and for essential businesses such as supermarkets to stay open.

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