Iraqis rally in support of Hashd Al-Shaabi in Basra

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered to show support of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in Basra on Saturday.

Protesters carried banners depicting political figures as they marched down the streets of Southern Iraqi city, claiming there have been attempts to attack a number of PMF headquarters.

Protests in the oil-rich province of Basra began in July and have been ongoing amid economic hardships, high unemployment rates and poor municipal services in the country.