Mourners carry the coffin of an anti-government protester, who was killed by Iraqi security forces when they opened fire on protesters who stormed into Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, during a funeral in Baghdad, Iraq May 21, 2016. REUTERS/Wissm al-Okili
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi agreed on the need for tighter security in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone after protesters stormed the area, the White House said on Saturday.
At least four anti-government protesters were killed and 90 injured on Friday in clashes with security forces in the Green Zone, which is home to government offices and embassies, hospital sources said on Saturday.
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