Protests in Iraq and Curfew Imposed in Baghdad

Dubai – Masaader News

Iraqi government has imposed a curfew is in the Iraqi capital Baghdad after a second day of clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces, according to BBC.

The restrictions will remain in place until further notice. Curfews had already been declared in three other cities as protests over lack of jobs, poor services and corruption escalated.

The violence has left at least seven people dead and hundreds wounded.

Social media platforms and internet access have been blocked in some areas.