Thousands of protesters breach Iraq’s parliament for second time this week
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(Worthy News) – Thousands of protesters have breached Iraq’s parliament for a second time this week.
Followers of influential Shia cleric, Muqtada al-Sadr, are demonstrating against efforts by Iran-backed political groups to form the next government.
Security forces deployed tear gas and sound bombs in a bid to prevent people from entering the parliament building in the capital Baghdad. [ Source: Sky News (Read More…) ]
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