Two protesters were killed and Iraq declared a nationwide curfew after supporters of Muqtada Al-Sadr stormed the government palace in Baghdad's Green Zone. Molly Gambhir tells you why Iraq could soon descend into a civil war.

WION Fineprint | 2 protesters killed in clashes in Baghdad's Green Zone

The political impasse in Iraq has raised the risk of more violence. Over the weekend, the protesters stormed the parliament again. They have installed tents and refused to leave. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Iraq's political crisis raises risk of violence

Iraq remains mired in a political & socio-economic crisis. Protesters have once again breached Baghdad's green zone. They were carrying portraits of Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Moqtada Al-Sadr.

Iraq Political Crisis: Al-Sadr supporters enter Baghdad's green zone

Supporters of Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Moqtada Al-Sadr breached Iraq’s parliament on Saturday, for the second time this week. Iraqi security forces initially used tear gas and stun grenades to try to repel the protesters.

Iraq Political Crisis: Al-Sadr supporters storm parliament in Baghdad for second time in a week

A protestor was shot dead and dozens were injured during violence at a rally in Baghdad, where thousands gathered to demand accountability for killing key Iraqi activists and protesters.

Protesters and Police clash in Capital of Iraq, atleast 2 protesters killed

The Iraqi government said on Thursday that nearly 560 protesters and security forces were killed in months of anti-government unrest that erupted last year.

Iraq says nearly 560 protesters and security forces killed in anti-government unrest

A demonstrator was shot dead near the Iraqi capital's main protest camp by unidentified attackers using a gun silencer, medics said Saturday, as police reported a spate of activist abductions.

Protester shot dead in Iraqi capital

The United States stopped all weapons deliveries to Iraq in the midst of the growing tensions with the government in Baghdad, the US-based Inside Defense news site reported.

US stops weapons delivery to Iraq amid tensions with Baghdad: Reports

Iraqi security forces raided Baghdad's main protest site on Tahrir Square on Saturday, firing bullets and tear gas at anti-government protesters who camped there for months.

Iraq Protests: Three Protesters Shot Dead In Clashes With Police

Iraq Protests: Security Forces Fire Live Rounds At Protesters

Iraqi security forces raided Baghdad's main protest site at Tahrir Square on Saturday, firing live rounds and tear gas at anti-government demonstrators who have camped out there for months, Reuters reporters said.

Iraqi security forces raid Baghdad's main protest camp, shoot at demonstrators

Thousands of supporters of volatile Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr gathered in Baghdad on Friday for a "million-strong" march to demand the ouster of US troops, putting the protest-hit capital on edge.

Thousands join anti-US rally in Baghdad, rattling rival protesters

Four Iraqis including two police officers were killed and scores were wounded in Baghdad and other cities on Monday in clashes with security forces, medical and security sources said, as anti-government unrest resumed after a lull of several weeks.

4 people including two policemen killed as protests erupt in Iraq

Iraqi youth angry at their government's glacial pace of reform ramped up their protests on Sunday, sealing streets with burning tyres and threatening further escalation unless their demands are met.

Iraq: Angry youth step up protest at 'slow pace of reforms'

An Iraqi paramilitary leader and a politician have laughed off financial sanctions Washington recently placed on them for alleged corruption and human rights abuses.

'Hilarious': Iraq leaders laugh off new US sanctions

A rocket fired from a drone targeted the home of populist Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Saturday, lawmakers from his Saeroon party said, following one of the capital's bloodiest nights in recent weeks.

Rocket hits Iraqi cleric's home following deadly Baghdad attack

Massive protests continued in Iraq's capital city Baghdad and its southern region on Sunday as thousands of demonstrators gathered around streets and public squares undeterred by the use of violence to "scare" them.

Massive protests choke Baghdad, southern Iraq despite Friday's attack

The anti-regime demonstrators remained defiant and continued their protests in Iraq's capital and south on Saturday despite the death toll in the overnight attack on the protesters camp jumping to 23.

Iraq: Undeterred protests after 23 die in attack on protesters camp

Iraq's Adel Abdel Mahdi, consensus leader brought down by street fury

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

Protesters burned tyres and surrounded a police station in the southern Iraqi city of Nassiriya on Saturday, a Reuters witness said, pressing their demands for sweeping reform despite the prime minister promising to resign.

Protesters burn tyres in southern Iraq in renewed anti-government rage

A retired Pakistani industrialist sent thousands of saplings to Iraq on Friday to bring shade to pilgrims, an idea formed when his relatives returned from a holy site with sunburn.

Pakistani man aims to bring shade to Iraq's Arbaeen pilgrims

Iraq's embattled premier announced Friday he will resign in keeping with the wishes of the country's top Shia cleric, after nearly two months of anti-government protests that have cost more than 400 lives.

After nearly 2-months of anti-government protests, Iraqi PM announces his resignation

Iraq's top Shia cleric on Friday urged parliament to replace the cabinet, after dozens of protesters were killed in one of the bloodiest days of anti-government rallies gripping the country.

After 400 die in Iraq protests, top cleric urges cabinet change

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