'Reports of unrest throughout Iraq today are disturbing as Iraqi institutions are not being allowed to operate,' the U.S. Embassy in Iraq said.
, and the result has been political uncertainty and a government in deadlock, according to the AP.
In a statement, the U.S. Embassy in Iraq said,"Reports of unrest throughout Iraq today are disturbing as Iraqi institutions are not being allowed to operate. The United States is concerned about escalating tensions and urges all parties to remain peaceful and refrain from acts that could lead to a cycle of violence. Iraq's security, stability, and sovereignty should not be put at risk.
The statement continued,"Now is the time for dialogue to resolve differences, not through confrontation. The right to peaceful public protest is a fundamental element of all democracies, but demonstrators must also respect the institutions and property of the Iraqi government, which belong to and serve the Iraqi people and should be allowed to function."
Supporters of Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr gather in Baghdad on Monday. After al-Sadr said he would resign from Iraqi politics, hundreds of his angry followers stormed the government palace buildings.In an update, the embassy said,"A comprehensive curfew in Baghdad has been announced for all citizens and vehicles, starting at 15:30 today Monday, August 29."tweeted:"State Dept says reports the US evacuated its Embassy in Baghdad are false.
Her tweet added,"From a State Department Spokesperson: These reports are false. As a matter of policy, we do not comment on matters involving internal security."From a State Department Spokesperson:•As a matter of policy, we do not comment on matters involving internal security.
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