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At least 40 people died in the wake of a wave of anti-government protests in Iraq.
Security personnel in Baghdad's capital were reportedly killed in tear gas containers fired.
According to the report, half of the victims were killed in raids against militia groups and government offices.
Protesters are demanding more jobs, better public services and corruption.
The AFP said security officials quoted about 2,000 people in the country as injured in protests.
Earlier this month, similar protests were brutally cut by security forces and nearly 150 people were killed.
According to government reports, authorities admitted that they used excessive force to quell the anxiety.
Ahead of recent protests, Iraq's leading ministers and the United Nations demanded arrest.
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Prime Minister Adele Abdul Mahdi, who took office Friday Friday one day earlier, warned the protesters that violence would not be tolerated.
He promised a cabinet reorganization and reform package to address the protesters' needs, but many are still unsure.
What's the latest?
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Baghdad Tahrir Square on Friday morning.
The security forces used tear gas to evacuate when the government building was about to enter the green zone on which it was based.
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Iraqi security forces try to approach government building
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Protesters cover as police fire tear gas
Police and medical sources told Reuters that two demonstrators were killed in tear gas containers in Baghdad.
Baghdad photos show at least one person.
The security guard died on fire by a paramilitary headquarters in the southern city of Diwaniyah, according to the AFP.
There is no official numerical check. Iraq's Interior Minister says 68 security forces were injured across the country.
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Iraqi Security Forces Dissolve Protesters with Tear Gas in Baghdad
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Iraqi protesters burn goods to block roads during clashes with security forces
Protests this month have prompted discontent across Iraq and political leaders called for resignation.
"We are not hungry and want dignity," one marriage exclaimed. Others said Iraqi politicians "to monopolize all resources."
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Demonstrators urged the Shiite-led government to overhaul the sectarian political system in Iraq.
On the other hand, as anxiety spreads through the southern cities of Iraq:
- About 3,000 protesters broke into the government building of Dicar
- Guards guarding the Shi'ite militia office in the Meishan province injured at least six people.
- Protesters, fire at Shia party of Muthanna province
- Curfew has been imposed in some southern provinces.
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Anti-government protesters march to floods in Najaf
What is the background?
The protests began in Baghdad on October 1. Most of the participants were young and unemployed.
After security forces used ammunition against protesters, anxiety escalated and spread to other cities and cities.
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The government commission, which was in charge of the investigation, said 149 civilians and eight security personnel were killed in protests between October 1 and 6.
The committee concluded that during the demonstration, officers and commanders lost control of their troops.