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Iraq Reopens Baghdad’s Green Zone to Ease Traffic Jams

Iraqi authorities reopened Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone on Sunday in an attempt to ease traffic jams in the capital after it was closed and reopened several times in recent years. Starting in the early hours of the day, Iraqi authorities removed checkpoints and opened major roads and tunnels that…

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Braving rockets, Iraq MPs elect president who names PM after year of deadlock

Baghdad (AFP) - Despite a rocket attack on Baghdad's Green Zone, Iraqi lawmakers Thursday elected a new president who swiftly named a prime minister in hopes of ending a year of political gridlock and violence in the war-scarred nation.

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Braving rocket attack, Iraqi MPs elect new state president

Baghdad (AFP) - Despite a rocket attack on Baghdad's Green Zone, Iraqi lawmakers Thursday elected a new president in hopes of ending a year of political gridlock and violence in the war-scarred nation.

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10 Injured in Baghdad Green Zone Rockets Attack

Nine rockets landed on Thursday around the Iraqi capital's Green Zone, home to government buildings and foreign missions, the military said. Around 10 people were injured in the attack. Similar attacks took place last month as the parliament was holding a vote to confirm its speaker. According to media reports,…

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Rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone as Iraq parliament meets

Parliament convenes for vote to elect a new president after several rockets land in and around the fortified area.

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Rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone as Iraqi MPs meet to elect president

At least three rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone on Thursday as a parliamentary session was about to meet to elect a new president and break a political gridlock.

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Rockets hit central Baghdad for second day in escalating unrest

Four rockets fired from eastern Baghdad on Thursday landed around the Iraqi capital's Green Zone, home to government buildings and foreign missions, police said, as political unrest intensified.

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Seven wounded in rocket attack on Iraq's Green Zone as parliament sits

Baghdad (AFP) - Three rockets were fired Wednesday at Baghdad's Green Zone, wounding seven security force personnel, as parliament was holding its first session in two months, Iraq's security forces said.

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Baghdad Braces for Potential Clashes between Sardrists, Rivals

Baghdad is bracing itself for possible escalation between the Sadrists, of influential cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, and the pro-Iran Coordination Framework. Sources from the behind the political scenes have spoken of intense efforts between the Sadrists and forces of the October 2019 protests to pave the way for a new wave…

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Iraq’s Green Zone Breathes a Sigh of Relief as ‘Anxious’ Calm Returns to Baghdad

Calm returned to Iraqi streets on Wednesday, with the Green Zone breathing a sigh of relief after concrete barriers were removed from its surroundings, allowing for all traffic to pass without exception. A day earlier, bloody clashes had swept the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

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Iraq protesters disperse after Sadr demands end to deadly clashes

Baghdad (AFP) - Iraqi supporters of powerful cleric Moqtada Sadr withdrew Tuesday from Baghdad's Green Zone after he demanded an end to fighting between rival Shiite forces and the army that left 30 dead and hundreds wounded.

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Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr urges supporters to withdraw from Baghdad's Green Zone, with dozens dead

Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr calls on followers to withdraw from Baghdad's Green Zone, after days of unrest.

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Iraq protesters begin withdrawal after Sadr demands deadly clashes end

Baghdad (AFP) - Iraqi supporters of powerful cleric Moqtada Sadr began withdrawing Tuesday from Baghdad's Green Zone after he demanded fighting end between rival Shiite forces and the army that left 23 dead and hundreds wounded.

AFP

Iraq's Sadr Calls off Protests after Worst Baghdad Violence in Years

Iraq's powerful cleric Moqtada al-Sadr ordered his followers to end their protests in central Baghdad on Tuesday, easing a confrontation which led to the deadliest violence in the Iraqi capital in years. Apologizing to Iraqis after 22 people were killed in clashes between an armed group loyal to him and…

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Iran Closes Border to Iraq, Flights Stop amid Violent Unrest

Iran closed its land borders to Iraq as flights to the country halted Tuesday amid violence in Baghdad following influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's announcement he would resign from politics. The death toll rose to 22 Iraqis on Tuesday after the unrest erupted the previous day, according to two medical…

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Fighting in Iraqi capital leaves 23 dead after Sadr quits politics

Baghdad (AFP) - Fighting between rival Iraqi forces raged for a second day Tuesday with rocket fire echoing from Baghdad's Green Zone where 23 supporters of powerful Shiite leader Moqtada Sadr have been shot dead, medics said.

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UN Chief Calls for 'Restraint' in Iraq

UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday called for "restraint" in Iraq and asked all parties to "take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation" as Baghdad's Green Zone descended into chaos, according to his spokesman. The secretary-general "has been following with concern the ongoing protests in Iraq today, during which demonstrators…

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8 dead in Baghdad clashes after Sadr loyalists storm government palace

Baghdad (AFP) - Eight protesters were killed and Iraq declared a nationwide curfew after supporters of Moqtada Sadr stormed the government palace in Baghdad's Green Zone on Monday following the powerful Shiite leader's declaration that he was quitting politics.

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Two dead in Baghdad clashes after Sadr loyalists storm government palace

Baghdad (AFP) - Two protesters were killed and Iraq declared a nationwide curfew after supporters of Moqtada Sadr stormed the government palace in Baghdad's Green Zone Monday following the powerful Shiite leader's declaration that he was quitting politics.

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Iraq sets nationwide curfew after protesters storm government palace

There have been clashes involving riot police outside Baghdad’s Green Zone

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Protests erupt as Iraq Shiite cleric Sadr says quitting politics

Baghdad (AFP) - Angry supporters of Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr stormed a government palace Monday after the powerful Shiite said he was quitting politics, as tensions soared amid a nearly year-long political stalemate.

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Explosive Detonates in Baghdad, Targets Australian Diplomats

A small homemade explosive detonated on Friday near Baghdad's Green Zone as an Australian diplomatic convoy made its way into the area, two security officials told The Associated Press. No injuries were reported. The blast happened amid Australia's diplomatic mission's efforts to mediate between influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and…

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Iraq Shiite Cleric's Supporters Demand Assembly Be Dissolved

Dozens of supporters of an influential Shiite cleric in Iraq rallied on Tuesday in Baghdad’s heavily-fortified Green Zone, demanding the dissolution of parliament and early elections. The demonstration outside the Supreme Judicial Council and parliament buildings in the Iraqi capital underscored how intractable Iraq's latest political crisis has become, The…

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Iraq Shiite cleric's supporters demand assembly be dissolved

Dozens of supporters of Iraq's influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr are rallying in Baghdad's heavily-fortified Green Zone amid a monthslong political crisis

AFP

Iraqi cleric's supporters pray in new show of strength

Baghdad (AFP) - Thousands of supporters of Iraq's powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr stepped up their pressure tactics Friday with a weekly prayer session in the high-security Green Zone they have occupied for three weeks.

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