December 5, 2011
DUHOK,
Kurdistan region 'Iraq', — More liquor stores
have been torched in Duhok as riots continue to rage
through the governorate.
A number of young men set fire to four alcohol
stores in the town of Deraluk and broke into a
number of other stores to smash liquor bottles.
"Last night, at around 2000 local time (1700 GMT) 20
to 30 men attacked two liquor stores and set fire to
four others," Mahmoud Nheli, a freelance journalist
in Deraluk told AKnews.
Police rushed to the scene, arresting four people
for arson.
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Assault against Christian and Kurdish liquor shops
and properties in Duhok province, Dec 2, 2011.
Photo: AP |