Three security personnel injured in clash with protesters in Maysan over power outages

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Three security personnel were injured in the Ammara al-Sinaiyya district of Maysan province on Sunday evening when residents protesting chronic power outages clashed with security forces, according to local media reports. Residents of the district blocked the road connecting the area to the city center by burning tires, prompting security forces to attempt to disperse the protesters, which led to a confrontation between the two sides. The protesters threw stones at the security personnel, leaving three members injured, the reports said. The unrest comes amid growing frustration in the province over repeated failures in the electricity grid and frequent outages that have affected daily life. Power supply disruptions have been a recurring source of public anger across southern Iraqi provinces, where infrastructure has struggled to meet demand during peak summer months. The reports did not provide further details on the condition of the injured personnel or any arrests. Authorities had not issued a detailed statement on the operation to reopen the road as of the time of the reports.