Hundreds of protesters attempt to storm Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone and reach the Danish Embassy, following reports of Quran desecration carried out by a ultranationalist group in Copenhagen
Another protest is scheduled to take place in Baghdad at 15 GMT , following overnight protests. / Photo: AA
Protesters were pushed back early on Saturday by security forces, who blocked the Jumhuriya bridge leading to the Green Zone, preventing them from reaching the Danish Embassy.
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