A NUMBER of student protesters jailed in Iraqi Kurdistan are to be released on bail after widespread revulsion of video confessions showing them wearing Guantanamo-style orange prisoner jumpsuits.

A Slemani Asayish (internal security) spokesman confirmed that a number who were held in Piramagrun were to be freed until they stand trial at a later date.

The protesters were accused by the authorities of setting fire to a public library during student demonstrations in November which demanded reinstatement of the monthly stipend.