Four protesters and one member of Iraqi security forces have been killed and 60 people wounded in clashes in Baghdad, officials say.
Iraqi officials say four protesters and a member of the security forces have been killed in clashes in central Baghdad, where anti-government demonstrators crossed a main bridge and approached government buildings.
Tens of thousands of Iraqis have demonstrated in central Baghdad and across mostly Shiite southern Iraq in recent days, calling for the overthrow of the political system. The protests are fueled by anger at widespread corruption, high unemployment and poor public services.
Tens of thousands of Iraqis have demonstrated in central Baghdad and across mostly Shiite southern Iraq in recent days, calling for the overthrow of the political system. The protests are fueled by anger at widespread corruption, high unemployment and poor public services.10:30 a.m. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations on Monday. They say seven policemen were also wounded.
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