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Anti-government protesters set fires and close a street during a demonstration in Baghdad. AP Photo
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Anti-government protesters set fires and close a street during a demonstration in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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Anti-government protesters set fires and close a street during a demonstration in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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Anti-government protesters run for cover while Iraqi security forces fire live ammunition in the air during a demonstration in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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Anti-government protesters set fires and close a street during a demonstration in Baghdad. AP Photo
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Iraqi security forces prevent anti-government protesters from going to the site of protests in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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Iraqi security forces chase anti-government protesters in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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Anti-government protesters set fires and close a street during a demonstration in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
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Anti-government protesters set fires and close a street during a demonstration in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
Iraqi military admits 'excessive force' used against protesters
More than 100 people killed since clashes erupted between security forces and demonstrators last week
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