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Iraq's deadly demonstrations - in pictures

One person was killed and 25 injured on Wednesday as security forces opened fire on protesters in the country's oil capital, Basra

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Iraq forces open fire on protesters during new clashes, one dead

Basra burns as Iraqi politicians bicker over government formation

Iraqi protesters threaten to invade Basra oilfield

Updated: September 6, 2018 11:17 AM

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