spott report: the incidents outlined below; local reports indicate that the situation in the areas of Madina, Quarna and the Majnoon concession, remains extremely tense, with ISF withdrawing, from some areas.

- What: Protest.

- Who: Protesters clashed with police in Bani Mansour, south west of Qurna, on Thursday night, 1 protester was killed and 2 injured.

- Why: Police report that the protest was the result of anger due to electricity cuts in the area.

- Where: Bani Mansour, Qurna, 

- When: 16/07/2015 Evening

summary:

local reports indicate that the situation in the areas of Madina, Quarna and the Majnoon concession, remains extremely tense, with ISF withdrawing, from some areas.

All nonessential movement, transiting these area should be avoided, with careful route panning and sound emergency response procedure being advised when conducting essential movement.

Additionally; given the current significant calendar events and this situation, those who employ heavily from these areas may experience a higher than normal level of absenteeism from places of work, heightened situational awareness should also be implemented at places of work, during periods of wide spread public unrest.