New wave of violence erupts in Iraq

At least ten killed this week as anti-government protests flare up again after lull

Street violence: an anti-government protester throws back a tear gas canister fired by riot police during clashes in Baghdad, Iraq — Street violence: an anti-government protester throws back a tear gas canister fired by riot police during clashes in Baghdad, IraqPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Nassir Shirkhani

Beirut

Published 22 January 2020, 16:14Updated 22 January 2020, 16:14

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