Protesters burn Hashd al-Shaabi headquarters in Nasiriyah, Iraq, January 5, 2020. Photo credit: Social Media

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SULAIMANI — Dozens of protesters burned the paramilitary group’s headquarters in the city of Nasiriyah in Dhi Qar province on Sunday (January 5).

NRT Digital Media reporter Omed Mohammed said Hashd al-Shaabi fighters opened fire on the protesters in Nasiriyah where the militia group was holding mourning’s ceremony for top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.

One protester was killed in the shooting, according to the reporter.

Protesters later burned the militia group’s headquarters in response to the killing of a protester.

(NRT Digital Media)