Shafaq News- Baghdad
Iraq's Ministry of Electricity approved a daily electricityallocation of 1,200 megawatts for Wasit province, according to an officialdocument issued on Saturday, following protests over deteriorating powersupplies.
In the document, addressed to the governor of Wasit, theministry said the decision is part of efforts to increase daily supply hoursfor residents despite shortages of fuel and natural gas needed to operate powerplants. It also promised that electricity supply to the province would increasefurther if additional fuel becomes available and operating conditions improve.
On June 24, protesters angered by worsening electricityshortages shut down the Wasit Provincial Council building. Security forceslater dispersed the demonstrators with tear gas and arrested more than 10people.