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Two protesters killed in renewed clashes with security forces in Baghdad
Iraqi officials say twp anti-government protesters have been killed in clashes with security forces overnight in Baghdad.
The security and hospital officials said on Thursday that one protester was killed when security forces used live rounds to repel demonstrators from Ahrar Bridge.
The officials say the other protester was killed in clashes on the city’s Sinak Bridge, when security forces fired tear gas canisters to repel demonstrators.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
Protesters have been occupying parts of Baghdad’s three main bridges - Sinak and Ahrar and Jumurhiya Bridg - leading to the heavily fortified Green Zone, the seat of Iraq’s government.
Source : The Associated Press
