Iraqi medical officials say security forces have cleared a flashpoint bridge in Baghdad of anti-government protesters using stun grenades and tear gas, in clashes that are among the heaviest since the unrest began last month.
An anti-government protester throws a stone at security forces during clashes in the al-Rasheed street in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The demonstrators complain of widespread corruption, lack of job opportunities and poor basic services, including regular power cuts despite Iraq's vast oil reserves. They have snubbed limited economic reforms proposed by the government, calling for it to resign.
BAGHDAD — Saturday’s confrontations at Sinak bridge pushed the demonstrators back to the nearby Khilani square where clashes wounded 35 people.Protesters appeared to be regrouping to try forcing their way again across the bridge, which has seen daily clashes with security forces. The bridge spans the Tigris and gives access to the heavily fortified Green Zone, the seat of government.
Anti-corruption protests and a heavy-handed security response have resulted so far in more than 250 deaths.
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