Iraqi protesters take cover behind a barricade on Al-Jumhuriya Bridge during an anti-government demonstration in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on 25 October, 2019.
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Protesters push down concrete walls during a protest over corruption, lack of jobs, and poor services, in Baghdad.
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Anti-government protesters try to break into the provincial council building during a demonstration in Basra.
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Iraqi women protesters march with national flags during an anti-government demonstration in the central holy shrine city of Najaf.
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An Iraqi protester uses a mobile phone to take a selfie photo with an army soldier standing atop a humvee during a demonstration outside the local government headquarters in the southern city of Basra.
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Iraqi protesters gather during an anti-government demonstration at the burning local government headquarters in Nasiriyah, the capital of Iraq's southern province of Dhi Qar.
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Iraqi protesters wave a national flag as they stand atop the gatehouse to the local government headquarters in the southern city of Basra.
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An Iraqi protester throws back a tear gas canister fired by security forces amid clashes during an anti-government demonstration in Baghdad.
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Iraqi protesters carry away an injured protester following clashes during an anti-government demonstration in Baghdad.
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Iraqi security forces stand guard on Al-Jumhuriya Bridge during an anti-government demonstration in Baghdad.
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Anti-government protesters gather in Tahrir Square during a demonstration in central Baghdad.
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The burning local government headquarters in Nasiriyah, the capital of Iraq's southern province of Dhi Qar.
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Protesters take cover behind a concrete barricade during a demonstration in Baghdad.
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Iraqi paramedics help injured protesters in Baghdad.
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Iraqi protesters gather in Baghdad.
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An Iraqi protester takes cover between concrete barricades in Baghdad.
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Protesters take cover from teargas canisters fired by security forces in Baghdad.
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Iraqi protesters take cover behind a barricade on Al-Jumhuriya Bridge during an anti-government demonstration in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on 25 October, 2019.
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Protesters push down concrete walls during a protest over corruption, lack of jobs, and poor services, in Baghdad.
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Anti-government protesters try to break into the provincial council building during a demonstration in Basra.
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Iraqi women protesters march with national flags during an anti-government demonstration in the central holy shrine city of Najaf.
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An Iraqi protester uses a mobile phone to take a selfie photo with an army soldier standing atop a humvee during a demonstration outside the local government headquarters in the southern city of Basra.
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Iraqi protesters gather during an anti-government demonstration at the burning local government headquarters in Nasiriyah, the capital of Iraq's southern province of Dhi Qar.
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Iraqi protesters wave a national flag as they stand atop the gatehouse to the local government headquarters in the southern city of Basra.
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An Iraqi protester throws back a tear gas canister fired by security forces amid clashes during an anti-government demonstration in Baghdad.
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Iraqi protesters carry away an injured protester following clashes during an anti-government demonstration in Baghdad.
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Iraqi security forces stand guard on Al-Jumhuriya Bridge during an anti-government demonstration in Baghdad.
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Anti-government protesters gather in Tahrir Square during a demonstration in central Baghdad.
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The burning local government headquarters in Nasiriyah, the capital of Iraq's southern province of Dhi Qar.
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Protesters take cover behind a concrete barricade during a demonstration in Baghdad.
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Iraqi paramedics help injured protesters in Baghdad.
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Iraqi protesters gather in Baghdad.
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An Iraqi protester takes cover between concrete barricades in Baghdad.
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Protesters take cover from teargas canisters fired by security forces in Baghdad.
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The attack came as anti-government demonstrators occupied parts of Jumhuriya, Sinak and Ahar bridges in a stand-off with security forces on Friday.
One protester said: “We are under live fire now with electric power cut, the wounded and martyrs are here and the bullets were fired in Sinak Bridge.”
The attacks come a day after a string of suspicious stabbings left at least 13 wounded in Tahrir Square.
Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands injured since anti-government demonstrations started in early October.
More than a dozen members of the security forces have also been killed in the clashes.
Iraqi prime minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said he would resign last week after months of protests.
Iraq’s top Shia Muslim cleric said a new prime minister must be chosen without foreign interference in an apparent nod to Iranian influence after the shootings on Friday night.
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani’s comments followed reports that a senior Iranian commander had been in Baghdad this week to rally support for a new government that would continue to serve Shia Iran’s interests.
He has repeatedly condemned the killing of unarmed protesters and has also urged demonstrators to remain peaceful and stop saboteurs turning their opposition violent.
