Protesters storm into Baghdad's Green Zone as security forces open fire


  • World
  • Saturday, 21 May 2016

Anti-government protesters carry a man injured during the storming of Baghdad's Green Zone in Iraq May 20, 2016. REUTERS/Khalid al Mousily

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi security forces opened fire on protesters who stormed into Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on Friday and entered the cabinet building, drawing calls for revolt from a powerful Shi'ite Muslim cleric.

Dozens of demonstrators were injured by tear gas and live fire, witnesses said. Some security personnel were stabbed, according to a military statement. Authorities could not immediately verify reports that several civilians had been killed.

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