Shafaq News/ An official security source clarified, on Wednesday, the attempt to assassinate Hussein al-Turkmani, the prominent activist in the Tishreen (October) protests.

Earlier, news circulating on social media saying Al-Turkmani was subjected to an attempted assassination. 

The source explained to Shafaq News Agency, that three days ago, the activist was in fight with his friends in Al-Tayaran Square, central Baghdad, which led to be hit on his face with a white weapon.