US Envoy Disturbed By Iraq Unrest

US Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski has said the unrest in Iraq is “disturbing” because it is not allowing Iraqi institutions to function and urges all parties to “remain peaceful and refrain from acts that could lead to a cycle of violence.”

“Iraq’s security, stability and sovereignty should not be put at risk. Now, is the time for dialogue to resolve differences, not through confrontation.” Romanowski, said in a statement.

She also called on demonstrators to “respect the institutions and property of the Iraqi government, which belong to and serve the Iraqi people and should be allowed to function.”

Aljazeera/Shakirat Sadiq