Iraqis gather in Baghdad to mark anniversary of 2019 anti-government protest

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Iraqi security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades on Saturday to disperse stone-throwing protesters in clashes that wounded scores off Baghdad's Tahrir Square, where hundreds marked the anniversary of anti-government unrest in 2019.

Published 4 months ago · Baghdad, Iraq

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Reuters

Iraqis gather in Baghdad to mark anniversary of 2019 anti-government protest

Hundreds of Iraqis gathered in Baghdad's central Tahrir square on Saturday to mark the anniversary of anti-government unrest that erupted in 2019, amid tight security and prolonged political deadlock in the country.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Scores of Iraqis injured in anti-government protests in Baghdad

Teargas and stun grenades used by security forces as unrest over poverty and corruption flares up in the capital and other cities

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Tear gas fired, scores wounded in Baghdad protest marking 2019 unrest

Iraqi security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse stone-throwing protesters in clashes that wounded scores near Baghdad's Tahrir Square, where hundreds marked Saturday's anniversary of anti-government unrest in 2019.

4 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Iraqis gather in Baghdad to mark anniversary of 2019 anti-government protest

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Hundreds of Iraqis gathered in Baghdad's central Tahrir square on Saturday to mark the anniversary of anti-government unrest that erupted in 2019, amid tight security and prolonged political deadlock in the country.

4 months ago·Malaysia

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South China Morning Post

Thousands of Iraqis mark third anniversary of nationwide protests

The protests come as Iraq has been mired in political paralysis since elections in October last year that have failed to bring in a president, prime minister or government.

4 months ago·Hong Kong

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New York Post

Iraqi protesters engulfed in tear gas during Baghdad demonstration

Hundreds of Iraqi protesters were engulfed by tear gas fired by security forces Saturday during a demonstration marking the third anniversary of anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq.

4 months ago·New York, United States

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