MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Demonstrators broke into the headquarters of the Iraqi prime minister on Friday, reportedly prompting Iraqi authorities to announce a curfew in Baghdad. Dozens injuries were reported when Iraqi security forces fired at and deployed tear gas on Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone that houses Abadi’s headquarters and foreign embassies.
"The results of the preliminary investigation showed that police did not shoot directly. There were only two deaths, and it has not been proved yet that they were caused by direct fire on the demonstrators. There is evidence that people with guns could have hidden in the crowd," the Alsumaria TV channel quoted Hadithi as saying.
According to the spokesman, only three protesters have been detained following clashes with police, with their subsequent questioning and release.
In April, demonstrators assaulted the Iraqi parliamentary building demanding large-scale reforms and protesting against corruption.
