Officials say six people were killed and 13 wounded in three simultaneous explosions across Baghdad, as deadly anti-government protests continue in Iraq's capital and its restive south
Iraqi security forces clash with demonstrators during ongoing anti-government protests, in Baghdad, Iraq, November 26, 2019.
It was not immediately clear who was behind the attacks. Daesh group has carried out scores of bombings in Iraq and still has a presence in some parts of the country despite no longer controlling territory.Protesters targeted The demonstrator died after being shot by a rubber bullet near Al Ahrar bridge, which has been sealed off by security forces as it leads to a cluster of government buildings on the west bank of River Tigris.The area, north of the main protest camp of Tahrir Square, has become a flashpoint, with security forces using volleys of tear gas, rubber bullets and live fire to keep crowds from crossing the bridge.
It marked the first violent turn for Hillah, where largely peaceful sit-ins have kept government offices and some schools closed.
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