Protesters had tried to reach the capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone
At least six more Iraqi protesters were killed on Saturday in clashes with security forces in Baghdad and the southern town of Nasiriyah, as thousands took part in nationwide anti-government protests, officials said.
Protesters were trying to reach Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, home to embassies and government offices.
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