Iraqi security forces have regained control of the area around the US Embassy in Baghdad after the compound was rocked by a second day of mass protests.
Wednesday was the second day of mass demonstrations outside the building in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, in response to U.S. airstrikes on an Iranian-backed militia group on Sunday.
The protests broke out after the U.S carried out airstrikes on five facilities in Iraq and Syria.
Advertisement
By evening, the protesters had cleared away from the embassy compound’s entrance.
Spokesman for the main protest group said the order for the protesters to withdraw was issued because America has received their message.
Related posts:
Iraqi security forces raid Baghdad’s main camp, fire at demonstrators
Israeli forces kill 28 in Gaza protests as anger mounts over U.S. Embassy
Security forces attempt to clear Sudan protest camp turns violent
Iraqi forces kill Islamic State’s Mosul commander
Hundreds more join Mosul exodus as Iraqi forces retake another western district
Iraqi forces seize key foothold al-Qaim from Islamic State
Iraqi Forces capture Senior ISIL member, Sami Jasim
Violent Protests erupt in Greece over Killing of Roma Boy
