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In pictures: Second wave of anti-government demonstrations continue in Iraq, 74 killed so far

Thousands take part in the protest over corruption, unemployment, and poor services

Published: October 28, 2019 12:13 Gulf News Web Report

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Copy of 818025-01-08-1572250210228 — Iraqi protesters burn items to block the road as they clash with security forces during an anti-government demonstration in the Shiite shrine city of Karbala. Baghdad and the country's south have been rocked by a second wave of demonstrations since October 24, with protesters digging in despite tear gas, curfews and violence that has left more than 74 dead. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 2019-10-27T162409Z_1270763069_RC1C8CD786A0_RTRMADP_3_IRAQ-PROTESTS-1572250222769 — Demonstrators take part in a protest over corruption, lack of jobs, and poor services, in Baghdad. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 818088-01-08-1572250219018 — Protesters burn items to block the road as they clash with security forces during an anti-government demonstration in the Shiite shrine city of Karbala, south of Iraq's capital Baghdad. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of IRAQ-PROTESTS-1-1572250213570 — Protesters fill Tahrir Square in Baghdad. Image Credit: NYT

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Copy of 818092-01-08-1572250237252 — Iraqi protesters make way for an ambulance to pass during an anti-government demonstration in the Shiite shrine city of Karbala, south of Iraq's capital Baghdad. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 2019-10-28T025802Z_595545594_RC1D5A8462F0_RTRMADP_3_IRAQ-PROTESTS-1572250226207 — A tuk-tuk drives away from tear gas fired by Iraqi security forces during a protest over corruption, lack of jobs, and poor services, in Baghdad. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of Iraq_Protests_49559.jpg-897f9-1572250230811 — This combination photo shows Iraqi citizens taking part in anti-government protests in Baghdad. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 818089-01-08-1572250239385 — An Iraqi protester hurls items at security forces during an anti-government demonstration in the Shiite shrine city of Karbala, south of Iraq's capital Baghdad. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 2019-10-27T200010Z_1291734109_RC18447686F0_RTRMADP_3_IRAQ-PROTESTS-1572250216669 — A demonstrator throws a tear gas canister during a protest over corruption, lack of jobs, and poor services, in Baghdad. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of AP10_28_2019_000012B-1572250234826 — Anti-government protesters set a fire and take cover while Iraqi security forces fire tear gas and close the bridge leading to the Green Zone, during a demonstration in Baghdad. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 818028-01-08-1572250249877 — An ambulance is pictured as Iraqi protesters clash with security forces during an anti-government demonstration in the Shiite shrine city of Karbala, south of Iraq's capital Baghdad. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of Iraq_Protests_96732.jpg-ffeb7-1572250243255 — Anti-government protesters gather in Tahrir Square during a demonstration in Baghdad. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 2019-10-27T163447Z_2034740800_RC150DAABD00_RTRMADP_3_IRAQ-PROTESTS-1572250252838 — A demonstrator wears a mask, as they take part in a protest over corruption, lack of jobs, and poor services, in Baghdad. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of AP10_28_2019_000013B-1572250247376 — Anti-government protesters take cover while Iraqi Security forces fire tear gas and close the bridge leading to the Green Zone, during a demonstration in Baghdad. Image Credit: AP

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