Iraqi protesters stepped up their demonstrations Tuesday with the authorities in Baghdad increasingly paralysed as they seek a way out of a political impasse. Once again the capital's iconic Tahrir Square began filling early in the day, with protesters making clear their opposition to names touted by the establishment to fill the post of prime minister.

Iraq: Protesters harder position, further paralysing the country

Iraq's rival parties were negotiating the contours of a new government on Monday, after the previous cabinet was brought down by a two-month protest movement demanding more deep-rooted change.

Iraq parties in talks over new PM amid unrelenting protests

Iraq's parliament approved the resignation of the embattled cabinet on Sunday, after two months of violent unrest that have left more than 420 people dead and thousands mourning them in nationwide marches.

After months of protests, Iraq parliament approves cabinet resignation

'Downfall of regime': Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam fall

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Iraq: Protesters harder position, further paralysing the country

Iraq parties in talks over new PM amid unrelenting protests

After months of protests, Iraq parliament approves cabinet resignation

'Downfall of regime': Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam fall