Iraq says control restored after Green Zone breach


  • World
  • Saturday, 21 May 2016

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's military said on Friday authorities had regained "complete control over the riots" after security forces opened fire on protesters who stormed the heavily-fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad, according to a flash on state television.

"Infiltrators exploited our forces' preoccupation with preparations for the Falluja battle to infiltrate state institutions and cause chaos," a statement from the Joint Operations Command said.

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