Iraqis in the south of the country are protesting a rise in food prices. The price of cooking oils and flour have surged in the country, attributed to the current conflict in Ukraine.
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Over 500 demonstrators gathered on Wednesday in Nasiriya to protest the rise in the price of basic food items.
The gathering comes a day after the Iraqi government announced several measures to stem the skyrocketing prices. This includes a monthly allowances for retirees and civil servants, as well as suspending customs duties on food products.