Protesters blocked a main road to crude oil tankers near Al-Qurna oil field west of Basra, according to local media.
Security forces have tightened up security measures near the oilfield in an effort to avoid any escalation, Anadolu Agency reported.
Demonstrators demand improved public services, more job opportunities and an end to perceived government corruption.
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<p style="text-align:left">Hundreds of Iraqis in the southern city of Basra demonstrated on Sunday amid a growing anger over high unemployment and poor public utilities.
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