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Members of the security forces take up positions in front of protesters at Tahrir Square. EPA
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Demonstrators face security forces during an anti-government protest in Baghdad, Iraq. Reuters
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Protesters from across Iraq gathered in Baghdad to demand accountability after the assassination of dozens of activists. Getty
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Thousands of protesters clashed with security forces in Baghdad's Tahrir Square. AP
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Two protesters died after being shot during the clashes and at least 24 others were injured. EPA
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Some protesters held posters of activist Ihab Al Wazni, who was killed earlier this month near his home in the southern city of Karbala. Reuters
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A demonstrator smokes a cigarette near a fire during the protests. Reuters
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Small protests also took place on the main highway linking Baghdad to southern provinces as well as in the provinces of Basra, Najaf and Karbala. Reuters
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A member of the security forces walks inside a burning building. Reuters
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Protesters chant anti-government slogans in Baghdad's Tahrir Square. EPA
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Anti-riot police help a colleague injured during clashes with protesters in Baghdad. Getty
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It was the biggest demonstration in Iraq since the October 2019 anti-government protests. Getty
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An anti-riot police officer injured during clashes is moved to safety. Getty
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Members of the security forces take up positions in front of protesters at Tahrir Square. EPA
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Demonstrators face security forces during an anti-government protest in Baghdad, Iraq. Reuters
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Protesters from across Iraq gathered in Baghdad to demand accountability after the assassination of dozens of activists. Getty
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Thousands of protesters clashed with security forces in Baghdad's Tahrir Square. AP
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Two protesters died after being shot during the clashes and at least 24 others were injured. EPA
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Some protesters held posters of activist Ihab Al Wazni, who was killed earlier this month near his home in the southern city of Karbala. Reuters
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A demonstrator smokes a cigarette near a fire during the protests. Reuters
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Small protests also took place on the main highway linking Baghdad to southern provinces as well as in the provinces of Basra, Najaf and Karbala. Reuters
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A member of the security forces walks inside a burning building. Reuters
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Protesters chant anti-government slogans in Baghdad's Tahrir Square. EPA
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Anti-riot police help a colleague injured during clashes with protesters in Baghdad. Getty
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It was the biggest demonstration in Iraq since the October 2019 anti-government protests. Getty
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An anti-riot police officer injured during clashes is moved to safety. Getty
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Members of the security forces take up positions in front of protesters at Tahrir Square. EPA
Protesters killed in Baghdad as violence flares at anti-government rallies
Demonstrators are demanding those behind the killings of activists in Iraq are arrested
Sinan Mahmoud
26 May, 2021
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