Iraqi Forces Use Tear Gas as Protesters Storm Green Zone
- Curfew imposed as demonstrators storm capital, later lifted
- Pressure grows on Abadi as he confronts Islamic State, low oil
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Iraqi security forces fired tear gas, water cannons and live ammunition as protesters stormed Baghdad’s center of government Friday, escalating weekly protests against the slow pace of change under Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi.
At least four people were killed and 90 injured, Reuters reported on its website on Saturday, citing hospital sources it didn’t identify.