Sadr calls for referring electricity min. to prosecution over negligence

Leader of Sadrist Movement Muqtada al-Sadr called for referring Minister of Electricity Qasim Al-Fahadawi to the prosecution. Sadr reiterated that Fahadawi must be dismissed if any damage was caused by his negligence.

In a statement on Sunday, Sadr's media office said that he had a quick visit to a power station in Najaf that uses gas turbines to generate electricity. The visit comes after recent protests witnessed by the city.

On Friday, dozens of Iraqis flocked to Najaf streets to protest against electric shortage. One of the protesters was shoot dead.

Iraq Interior Minister Qasim al-Araji said that he ordered an investigation into the incident.


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