Iraqi security forces regained control over some areas of Baghdad and southern cities after an influential cleric withdrew his support for widespread protests
BAGHDAD—Iraqi security forces on Saturday regained control over some areas in central Baghdad and southern cities after an influential cleric withdrew his support for widespread protests, clearing the way for the government to end a nearly four-month-old uprising.
The push on the part of Iraqi security forces to dislodge the protesters provoked deadly clashes, raising fears that a final assault will result in more bloodshed. At least four protesters were killed with live ammunition and tear gas fired by security forces as...
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