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January 21, 2020

At Least 4 Killed, Dozens Injured in Iraq as Popular Protests Mount Nationwide
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Protests also continued in Iraq, where at least four people were
reported killed and scores injured Monday after clashes with security
forces in Baghdad and other cities. Security forces used tear gas and
live fire against the protesters, who continue to demand democratic
reforms and the appointment of an independent prime minister. This is
protester Abed al Rahman.

Abed al Rahman: "We want our demands: jobs, safe atmosphere. We want to
feel like citizens. There are no jobs, no good education, no schools,
and there's nothing. When we graduate, we sit at home."

Security forces and militias have killed hundreds of protesters since
the popular uprising started in October. Iraqi officials said three
rockets fell into Baghdad's Green Zone Tuesday, but no casualties were
reported.


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