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Fragile security in Iraq amid fears of relapse of violence

Sunday, 22 May 2016 1:58 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 22 May 2016 1:59 AM ]

Supporters of Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr cross a bridge as they leave Baghdad's Green Zone.

Altaf Ahmad
Press TV, Baghdad

Cautious calm blankets the Iraqi capital Baghdad a day after security forces clash with pro-reform demonstrators who stormed the highly-fortified Green Zone. A curfew that was declared in the wake of the violence, was lifted on Saturday, with most of the roads re-opened. Security forces are still on tiptoes fearing a relapse of violence. Iraqi officials stress the importance of unity at this point to prevent the enemies from wreaking havoc among different cultural components. From Baghdad Altaf Ahmed reports.

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