One killed in ‘riot’ in Iraq’s Erbil after attack on Khor Mor gas field
Summary
In Erbil, a city in northern Iraq, a group of people fired at fuel trucks, killing one person and injuring others. This incident followed a rocket attack on the nearby Khor Mor gas field, which is a major energy site in the region. Kurdish leaders are working to restart gas production and address the violence.Key Facts
- A group of armed individuals fired at fuel trucks in Erbil, killing at least one person and injuring others.
- This violence happened after a rocket attack on the Khor Mor gas field earlier in the week.
- The Kurdish Regional Government linked the shooting to the earlier attack on the gas field.
- The Khor Mor gas field, a key energy site, had its production halted due to the rocket attack.
- Following the gas field attack, liquid fuel was sent to power plants to address power outages.
- Clashes reportedly occurred between the Harkiya tribe and security forces in the Erbil area.
- The Kurdish Prime Minister announced plans to quickly restart gas production to restore electricity.
- There is no confirmed information on who is responsible for the attacks on the gas field and the fuel trucks.
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