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Miriam Burrell

Iraq sets nationwide curfew after protesters storm government palace

Protesters gather outside Baghdad’s Green Zone

(Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

At least 10 people have died and several others have been injured in violent protests that erupted outside Iraq’s government headquarters in Baghdad.

Medical officials said protesters were injured by tear gas and physical altercations with riot police during the clashes outside Baghdad’s Green Zone, as a national curfew was imposed at 7pm local time by security officials.

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