Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Two Killed, Three Wounded in Iraq Protest
On November 29, some people were protesting outside a refinery near the city of Erbil in Iraq.
They wanted jobs at the refinery.
The security guards there started shooting, and two people were killed, and three were hurt.
The protesters were asking for job opportunities, but the security forces opened fire during the protest.
At least two people were killed and three wounded by Kurdish security forces during a protest outside the Lanaz refinery near Erbil, Iraq.
The protesters were demanding job opportunities within the refinery.
Security forces assigned to guard the refinery opened fire during the protest.
The incident occurred on the road to the northern Iraqi city of Erbil.
Security and medical sources confirmed the casualties.
- Who
- Protesters and Kurdish security forces
- What
- Protest and subsequent shooting
- When
- November 29
- Where
- Near Erbil, Iraq, outside Lanaz refinery
- Why
- Protesters demanded job opportunities within the refinery
- Location
- Near Erbil, Iraq
- Incident Type
- Protest
- Casualties
- 2 killed, 3 wounded
- Protest Cause
- Demand for job opportunities
- Security Forces Involved
- Kurdish security forces
- Protest Location
- Outside Lanaz refinery