Al Jazeera: Iraq gov't urged to rein in security forces to end 'bloodbath'
As protesters' death toll jumps, Amnesty calls for urgent end to 'relentless and unlawful use of lethal force'.
The death toll during demonstrations in Iraq surged to more than 300 as security forces were accused of "relentlessly" targeting protesters.
Six more people were killed in the capital Baghdad on Sunday and dozens of others hurt in clashes.
The head of the Iraqi parliament's human rights commission told Al Jazeera that 319 people have died since October 1 with more than 15,000 wounded. Most of the casualties were anti-government protesters, but security officers also died in the violence.
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WNU Editor: The death toll continues to climb .... Iraq protests death toll rises to 319 with nearly 15,000 injured (CNN).
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6 Killed And 100 Injured In Latest Security Forces Crackdown In Baghdad Protests -- NPR
Iraqi forces shoot three dead in southern city as protests flare: police, medics -- Reuters
Iraqi security forces clash with anti-government protesters in Baghdad -- Euronews
Iraq protests: Medics say they are being targeted -- Al Jazeera
Iraqi officials ban the use of live ammunition against protesters as death toll reaches 300 -- Euronews
Iraq gov't urged to rein in security forces to end 'bloodbath' -- Al Jazeera
Amnesty International labels Iraq protests a ‘bloodbath’, calls on government to end lethal use of force -- RUDAW
UN mission in Iraq proposes roadmap for ending upheaval -- AP
