Dozens of casualties have been reported and police are among the dead. It follows a mysterious stabbing attack in nearby Tahrir Square.
Baghdad Gunmen in cars have opened fire in Baghdad's Khilani Square, leaving at least 15 people dead and 60 wounded.
It wasn't immediately clear who was responsible for the shooting. At least two of the dead are policemen. "We are under live fire now with electric power cut; the wounded and martyrs are here and the bullets were fired in Sinak Bridge," said one protester, who did not give their name for fear of retaliation.
The attacks by unknown perpetrators occurred as demonstrators supporting political parties and Iran-backed militias withdrew from the Square.
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