Followers of Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr bring down cement barricades leading to Baghdad’s government zone
Thousands of protesters have breached Iraq’s parliament for a second time this week.
About 125 people – 100 civilians and 25 members of the security forces– were injured in the violence, the Ministry of Health said. Earlier in the day and heeding the calls of the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, the demonstrators used ropes to pull down cement barricades leading to the gate of Iraq’s Green Zone, which houses official buildings and foreign embassies.
Many protesters wore black to mark the days leading to Ashura, which commemorates the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the prophet Muhammad and one of Shia Islam’s most important figures. Sadr’s messaging to his followers has used the important day in Shia Islam to kindle protests.On Wednesday, hundreds of his followersafter the Framework alliance named Mohammed al-Sudani as their nominee for the premiership and signalled their readiness to form a government despite Sadr’s threats.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Frustrated' Perrottet backs ministers as Asia trip overshadowed by dramas at homeDominic Perrottet once again backs under-fire minister Stuart Ayres over the John Barilaro US job scandal, admitting events back home have overshadowed his trade tour of Asia.
Read more »
Four 'illegal boat intercepts' in Australia as economic unrest grows in Sri LankaFour people-smuggling boats from Sri Lanka have been intercepted in Australian waters as economic unrest grows in the south-east Asian country. 9News
Read more »
Four 'illegal boat intercepts' in Australia as economic unrest grows in Sri LankaFour people-smuggling boats from Sri Lanka have been intercepted in Australian waters as economic unrest grows in the south-east Asian country. 9News
Read more »
Heavy rains in Appalachia cause flash flooding and ‘catastrophic’ damageRescue crews search for stranded people amid flooding, mudslides and power outages across the mountainous region
Read more »
Xi Jinping tells Joe Biden not to ‘play with fire’ over Taiwan in two-hour callUS president reiterates opposition to undermining peace in Taiwan amid tension over potential Pelosi trip
Read more »
Floods leave eight dead in Kentucky as devastating rain lashes AppalachiaRescue crews search for stranded people amid flooding, mudslides and power outages across the mountainous region
Read more »