Iraqi protesters breach parliament building in Baghdad
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Hundreds of followers of an influential Shiite cleric have breached Iraq's parliament for a second time this week to protest the government formation efforts lead by Iran-backed groups. Iraqi security
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Protesters storm Iraqi parliament in Baghdad
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Iraqi protesters breach parliament building in Baghdad
Sadrist protesters stormed parliament today, rejecting the formation of the government under the premiership of Muhammad Shia Sudani, who was nominated recently by a rival Shia colaition.
BAGHDAD (AP)– Followers of influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr breached Baghdad’s parliament on Wednesday in the largest protest since Iraq's federal elections in October.
Thousands of followers of an influential Shiite cleric breached Iraq's parliament on Saturday, for the second time this week, protesting government formation efforts lead by his rivals, an alliance of Iran-backed groups. The alliance called for counter-protests, raising the specter of civil strife.
Iraqi security forces initially used tear gas and sound bombs to try to repel the demonstrators and caused several injuries. Once inside, the protesters declared an open-ended sit-in and claimed they would not disperse until their demands are answered.
After using ropes to pull down towering concrete walls, the protesters were met by anti-riot units who deployed hot water, tear gas and pepper gas against them.
For the second time in a week, thousands of Iraqi protesters breached the parliament in support of Muqtada al-Sadr, but there were no lawmakers present for a parliament session.
Hundreds of followers of an influential Shiite cleric have breached Iraq's parliament for a second time this week to protest the government formation efforts lead by Iran-backed groups. Iraqi security
Followers of cleric Moqtada al-Sadr have forced entry into parliament over Iran-backed political groups involved in forming the next government. Demonstrators tore down concrete barriers before entering the Green Zone.
