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2016-04-30
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2015–16 Iraqi protests
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2015–16 Iraqi protests
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Iraq
Iraq’s parliament
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2015–16 Iraqi protests
2023-07-22
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/feed/2023/07/22/protests-in-copenhagen-denmark-involving-quran-desecration-responding-to-similar-protests-in-sweden-trigger-unrest-i
Protests in Copenhagen, Denmark, involving Quran desecration, responding to similar protests in Sweden, trigger unrest in Iraq, leading to an attempted breach of Baghdad's Green Zone and armed attacks on Danish Refugee Council facilities in Basra.
2023-07-20
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/feed/2023/07/20/followers-of-shiite-cleric-muqtada-al-sadr-set-fire-to-the-swedish-embassy-in-baghdad-in-reaction-to-a-planned-quran-des
Followers of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr set fire to the Swedish embassy in Baghdad in reaction to a planned Quran desecration demonstration in Stockholm. The Swedish foreign ministry confirms the safety of its embassy staff and the Iraqi foreign ministry condemns the incident, initiating an investigation to identify those responsible.
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2023-07-20
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/feed/2023/07/20/followers-of-shiite-cleric-muqtada-al-sadr-set-fire-to-the-swedish-embassy-in-baghdad-iraq-in-response-to-a-planned-qu
Followers of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr set fire to the Swedish embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, in response to a planned Quran desecration demonstration in Stockholm, Sweden. The Swedish foreign ministry confirms the safety of its embassy staff while the Iraqi foreign ministry condemns the incident, initiating an investigation to identify those responsible.
2022-09-1
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/feed/2022/09/1/four-people-are-killed-during-clashes-between-rival-shia-muslim-fighters-in-basra-iraq-three-days-after-30-supporters
Four people are killed during clashes between rival Shia Muslim fighters in Basra, Iraq, three days after 30 supporters of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr were killed during clashes in Baghdad.
2022-07-30
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/feed/2022/07/30/at-least-125-people-are-injured-when-supporters-of-shia-cleric-muqtada-al-sadr-storm-the-parliament-in-baghdad-s-green-z
At least 125 people are injured when supporters of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr storm the parliament in Baghdad's Green Zone.
2020-07-5
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A Katyusha rocket falls in the Green Zone of Baghdad, Iraq, injuring a child and damaging a house. Iraqi forces also thwart another rocket launched at Camp Taji, which houses U.S. troops. Also, a MIM-104 Patriot defense system shoots down a missile launched against the U.S. embassy.
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2020-07-5
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A Katyusha rocket falls in the Green Zone of Baghdad, Iraq, injuring a child and damaging a house. Iraqi security forces also thwart another rocket launched at Camp Taji, which houses U.S. troops. Also, a MIM-104 Patriot defense system shoots down a missile launched against the U.S. embassy.
2019-10-1
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/feed/2019/10/1/at-least-two-people-are-killed-and-200-are-injured-at-protests-against-unemployment-and-government-corruption-in-iraq-p
At least two people are killed and 200 are injured at protests against unemployment and government corruption in Iraq. Protestors also try to enter the fortified Green Zone in Baghdad.
2017-02-11
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Baghdad
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Muqtada al-Sadr
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/feed/2017/02/11/violence-erupts-at-a-protest-rally-in-baghdad-iraq-killing-at-least-four-protesters-and-one-police-officer-thousands
Violence erupts at a protest rally in Baghdad, Iraq, killing at least four protesters and one police officer. Thousands of supporters of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr gathered in the capital to demand an overhaul of the country's electoral system.
2016-05-21
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/feed/2016/05/21/at-least-four-are-killed-and-90-injured-among-protesters-who-stormed-the-green-zone-in-baghdad
At least four are killed and 90 injured among protesters who stormed the Green Zone in Baghdad.
2016-05-20
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/feed/2016/05/20/iraqi-security-forces-fire-tear-gas-and-water-cannon-on-protesters-attempting-to-storm-the-green-zone-in-baghdad-injur
Iraqi security forces fire tear gas and water cannon on protesters attempting to storm the Green Zone in Baghdad, injuring at least 33.
2016-05-17
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Baghdad
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Shiite
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/feed/2016/05/17/at-least-69-people-are-killed-and-230-injured-in-a-series-of-bomb-attacks-targeting-shiite-neighborhoods-in-baghdad-ir
At least 69 people are killed and 230 injured in a series of bomb attacks targeting Shiite neighborhoods in Baghdad, Iraq. Islamic State of Iraq and Syria claims responsibility for some of the attacks. [https:--www.nytimes.com-aponline-2016-05-17-world-middleeast-ap-ml-iraq-the-latest.html ("The New York Times")] [https:--www.reuters.com-article-us-mideast-crisis-iraq-blast-idUSKCN0Y8103 (Reuters)] [http:--www.presstv.ir-Detail-2016-05-17-466035-Iraq-Baghdad-bomb-blasts-terrorism (Press TV)] 17 May 2016 Baghdad bombings
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NBC News
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http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/iraq-turmoil/cleric-al-sadr-supporters-storm-baghdad-s-green-zone-reports-n565266
2016
The News Hub
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https://www.the-newshub.com/international/iraq-declares-state-of-emergency-due-to-shia-protests-in-the-baghdad
2016
Washington Post
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/protesters-storm-iraqi-parliament-in-baghdad/2016/04/30/0862fd3a-0ec1-11e6-8ab8-9ad050f76d7d_story.html
2016
Iraqi officials declare a state of emergency for all of Baghdad after protesters loyal to popular Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stormed into Iraq’s parliament in the Green Zone.