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At least 60 Iraqi protesters injured after storming Baghdad’s Green Zone

At least 60 protesters were injured in the Green Zone in central Baghdad after clashing with security forces on Saturday, the Iraqi Ministry of Health said in a statement. Security forces used tear gas, water cannons, and rubber bullets…
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Attacks on Iraq political party’s HQ, Green Zone raise security fears

An explosion from a hand grenade hit the headquarters of Iraqi parliament speaker Mohammed Halbousi’s Taqaddum party in Baghdad early on Friday wounding two guards, police sources said. The blast caused damage to the building’s doors and…
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Arabic and international

Iraq calls on Iran to help stop attacks in Baghdad Green Zone

Baghdad was working to prevent further attacks on the Green Zone, Iraq’s Foreign Minister told AL Arabiya TV on Monday. The missile attacks on the Green Zone were embarrassing for the government, Fuad Hussein said, adding that a number…
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Arabic and international

Saudi Arabia condemns attack targeting Green Zone in Baghdad

Saudi Arabia strongly condemns the extremist attack targeting the Green Zone in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, state news agency, SPA reported on Monday citing foreign ministry. The ministry said it supports Iraq and stands by its side in…
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