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Iraqi protesters wave the national flag as they gather for a demonstration in Tahrir Square in the centre of Iraq's capital Baghdad. AFP
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A protester stands next to the pictures of protesters who were killed in clashes with security forces during the anti-government protests at Tahrir Square in central Baghdad. EPA
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People hold up a picture of a slain protester as they gather with national flags for a demonstration in Tahrir Square in the centre of Iraq's capital Baghdad. AFP
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A demonstrator gestures during a protest to mark the first anniversary of the anti-government protests in Basra, Iraq on October 1, 2020. AP Photo
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A protester waves the Iraqi national flag during a demonstration at the Al-Firdus square in central Baghdad. EPA
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Demonstrators play the role of detainees as they gather to mark the first anniversary of the anti-government protests at Tahrir Square in Baghdad. Reuters
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Protesters walk next to a wall with graffiti near Tahrir square in central Baghdad. EPA
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Women light candles and pray for the victims of protests at Tahrir Square in central Baghdad. EPA
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Demonstrators gather to mark the first anniversary of the anti-government protests, in Najaf, Iraq. Reuters
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Demonstrators light candles to mark the first anniversary of the anti-government protests in Basra, Iraq. AP Photo
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A protester lights candles and prays for the victims of protests at Tahrir Square in central Baghdad. EPA
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Men prepare torches as Iraqi demonstrators gather to mark the first anniversary of the anti-government protests, in Najaf. Reuters
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Protesters carry the Iraqi national flag as they stand on concrete blocks which are used by security forces to block the Al-Jumhuriya bridge, close to Tahrir square in central Baghdad. EPA
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Iraqis carry the Iraqi national flag and chant slogans during a demonstration at Tahrir square in central Baghdad. EPA
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Protesters wave Iraqi national flags as they gather for a demonstration in Tahrir Square in the centre of Iraq's capital Baghdad. AFP
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Iraqi protesters wave the national flag as they gather for a demonstration in Tahrir Square in the centre of Iraq's capital Baghdad. AFP
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A protester stands next to the pictures of protesters who were killed in clashes with security forces during the anti-government protests at Tahrir Square in central Baghdad. EPA
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People hold up a picture of a slain protester as they gather with national flags for a demonstration in Tahrir Square in the centre of Iraq's capital Baghdad. AFP
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A demonstrator gestures during a protest to mark the first anniversary of the anti-government protests in Basra, Iraq on October 1, 2020. AP Photo
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A protester waves the Iraqi national flag during a demonstration at the Al-Firdus square in central Baghdad. EPA
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Demonstrators play the role of detainees as they gather to mark the first anniversary of the anti-government protests at Tahrir Square in Baghdad. Reuters
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Protesters walk next to a wall with graffiti near Tahrir square in central Baghdad. EPA
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Women light candles and pray for the victims of protests at Tahrir Square in central Baghdad. EPA
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Demonstrators gather to mark the first anniversary of the anti-government protests, in Najaf, Iraq. Reuters
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Demonstrators light candles to mark the first anniversary of the anti-government protests in Basra, Iraq. AP Photo
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A protester lights candles and prays for the victims of protests at Tahrir Square in central Baghdad. EPA
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Men prepare torches as Iraqi demonstrators gather to mark the first anniversary of the anti-government protests, in Najaf. Reuters
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Protesters carry the Iraqi national flag as they stand on concrete blocks which are used by security forces to block the Al-Jumhuriya bridge, close to Tahrir square in central Baghdad. EPA
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Iraqis carry the Iraqi national flag and chant slogans during a demonstration at Tahrir square in central Baghdad. EPA
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Protesters wave Iraqi national flags as they gather for a demonstration in Tahrir Square in the centre of Iraq's capital Baghdad. AFP
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Iraqi protesters wave the national flag as they gather for a demonstration in Tahrir Square in the centre of Iraq's capital Baghdad. AFP
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