Violent clashes in Iraq after influential cleric’s resignation from politics
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Violent clashes broke out in Baghdad, Iraq, after an influential Shiite cleric, Moqtada al-Sadr, announced his resignation from politics.
At least 22 people were killed, according to Reuters on Tuesday (30 August), with hundreds of supporters storming the government palace.
Iraq’s military announced a nationwide curfew in response to the clashes, which are considered to be the worst Baghdad has seen in years.
Cleric al-Sadr called for his followers to cease violent protest on Tuesday.
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