Iraqi authorities release activist Maytham al-Helu before the demonstrations

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi security authorities have released a civilian activist and doctor, Maytham al-Helu.

The authorities released the doctor activist after he was arrested following protests in Baghdad and a number of provinces, according to his family.

Al-Helu was arrested nearly three weeks ago in front of his clinic in al-Shurta al-Rabeaa district western Baghdad.