<br /> <p>Protests over a lack of employment and services in the Iraqi city of Basra continued on July 12, marking the fifth day of demonstrations, despite talks with local officials.</p><p>One man was killed</a> and three injured on the first day of protests when police opened fire on July 8.</p><p>The deceased man was from the Bani Mansour tribe, according to Arab News.</p><p>Protesters met</a> with a government official on July 10 to discuss the deterioration of electricity supply, the unsanitary water supply and the lack of employment opportunities.</p><p>The governor of Basra, Asaad Al Eidani, said</a> that the demands of protesters would be listened to. Credit: الدعم الحشد الشعبي via Storyful</p><br />
