# Protests over power cuts turn violent in Iraq's Kut

Demonstrators in Kut clashed with security forces during protests against chronic electricity shortages. The unrest highlights deepening public frustration over failing infrastructure in southern Iraq.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/10/aje-onl-nf_kut-protests-escalate-over-iraqs-electricity-crisis-090826?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:03:59 +0000