Sadr protests in Baghdad - in pictures
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Supporters of Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada Al Sadr, head of the Sadrist movement, gather inside Iraq's Parliament buliding. EPA -
The cleric's followers enter the Parliament building in a show of force. EPA -
Anti-riot policemen use water cannons in a bid to disperse supporters of Mr Al Sadr. EPA -
A demonstrator lies on the desk of the Speaker of the Iraqi parliament. AFP -
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr flash the victory sign as they gather inside the Iraqi Parliament. AFP -
There's always time for a selfie. AFP -
The demonstrators are protesting the recent selection of Mohammed Al Sudani as the official nominee of the Co-ordination Framework bloc. AFP -
It is the largest protest since federal elections were held in October. AFP -
The protesters sit in the building, in Baghdad's high-security Green Zone. AFP -
A person holds a portrait of Mr Al Sadr. Reuters -
Protesters raise flags and a portrait of Mr Al Sadr. Reuters -
Al Sadr posted a statement on Twitter telling supporters their message had been received. Reuters -
People stand outside of the Parliament building during the protest. Reuters -
Supporters of Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada Al Sadr protest against corruption inside the Parliament building in Baghdad, Iraq. Reuters -
Mr Al Sadr's supporters protest against corruption inside the Parliament building in Baghdad. Reuters -
Demonstrators protest inside the Parliament building. Reuters -
Protesters demonstrate inside the Parliament building. Reuters -
Protesters pull down a wall with chains and ropes during a protest against corruption. Reuters -
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr carry a person during a protest against corruption in the Green Zone in Baghdad. Reuters -
Iraqi security forces stand outside the main gate of Baghdad's Green Zone as demonstrators protest against the nomination of Mohammed Shia Al Sudani as prime minister. AFP -
Mr Al Sadr's supporters gather outside the main gate of Baghdad's Green Zone. AFP -
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr protest against corruption in Baghdad. Reuters -
Protesters break down barricades in Baghdad. Reuters -
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr demonstrate in Baghdad. Reuters -
Iraqi security forces prepare to meet the demonstrators in Baghdad's Tahrir Square. AFP -
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr gather in Baghdad's Tahrir Square to protest against the nomination of Mohammed Shia Al Sudani as prime minister. AFP -
Protesters demonstrate in Baghdad. AFP -
Mr Al Sadr's supporters walk across a bridge to the Green Zone during a protest against corruption in Baghdad. Reuters
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