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An Iraqi protester uses half a barrel as a shield during an anti-government demonstration on Al-Jumhuriyah bridge in the capital Baghdad. AFP
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A woman shouts slogans as she takes part with Iraqi protesters in an an anti-government demonstration on Al-Jumhuriyah bridge in the capital Baghdad. AFP
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Iraqi protesters carry the Iraqi national flag as they gather on the Al-Jumhuriya bridge, which leads to the headquarters of the Iraqi government inside the high security Green Zone area, during a protest in Baghdad, Iraq. EPA
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An injured anti-government protester is taken for medical treatment during clashes in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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An injured anti-government protester is rushed to a hospital during clashes in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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Protesters gather on the Al-Jumhuriya bridge, which leads to the headquarters of the Iraqi government inside the high security Green Zone area, during a protest in Baghdad, Iraq. EPA
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Protesters clash with anti-riot police on the Al-Jumhuriya bridge, which leads to the headquarters of the Iraqi government inside the high security Green Zone area, during an anti-government protest in Baghdad, Iraq. EPA
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Iraqi protesters gather on the Al-Jumhuriya bridge, which leads to the headquarters of the Iraqi government inside the high security Green Zone area, during an anti-government protest in Baghdad, Iraq. EPA
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Anti-government protesters stage a sit-in on barriers set up by security forces to close the Jumhuriyah Bridge leading to the Green Zone government area, during ongoing protests in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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Anti-government protesters use a large slingshot to fire stones at security forces during clashes in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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A protester returns after receiving first aid during clashes in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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An anti-government protester takes cover during clashes in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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A woman flashes the victory sign during ongoing Anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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An Iraqi protester uses half a barrel as a shield during an anti-government demonstration on Al-Jumhuriyah bridge in the capital Baghdad. AFP
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A woman shouts slogans as she takes part with Iraqi protesters in an an anti-government demonstration on Al-Jumhuriyah bridge in the capital Baghdad. AFP
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Iraqi protesters carry the Iraqi national flag as they gather on the Al-Jumhuriya bridge, which leads to the headquarters of the Iraqi government inside the high security Green Zone area, during a protest in Baghdad, Iraq. EPA
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An injured anti-government protester is taken for medical treatment during clashes in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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An injured anti-government protester is rushed to a hospital during clashes in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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Protesters gather on the Al-Jumhuriya bridge, which leads to the headquarters of the Iraqi government inside the high security Green Zone area, during a protest in Baghdad, Iraq. EPA
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Protesters clash with anti-riot police on the Al-Jumhuriya bridge, which leads to the headquarters of the Iraqi government inside the high security Green Zone area, during an anti-government protest in Baghdad, Iraq. EPA
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Iraqi protesters gather on the Al-Jumhuriya bridge, which leads to the headquarters of the Iraqi government inside the high security Green Zone area, during an anti-government protest in Baghdad, Iraq. EPA
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Anti-government protesters stage a sit-in on barriers set up by security forces to close the Jumhuriyah Bridge leading to the Green Zone government area, during ongoing protests in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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Anti-government protesters use a large slingshot to fire stones at security forces during clashes in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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A protester returns after receiving first aid during clashes in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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An anti-government protester takes cover during clashes in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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A woman flashes the victory sign during ongoing Anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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An Iraqi protester uses half a barrel as a shield during an anti-government demonstration on Al-Jumhuriyah bridge in the capital Baghdad. AFP
Iraq’s new prime minister has to fix a broken political-economic model to ensure a better future
Iraq is committed to reducing its oil production as the country's economy is projected to shrink 9.7% this year with the government registering a budget deficit of 22% GDP
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