BAGHDAD, Feb 13 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi security forces, on Wednesday, reopened areas in downtown Baghdad, and warned that anti-government protests can go on only in al-Tahrir Square, under the protection of the Iraqi forces.
A statement by Baghdad Operations Command (BOC), responsible for the security of Baghdad province, said, security forces reopened al-Khalani and Wathba Squares, as well as, al-Sinak Bridge and al-Rashid Street, as they want to protect the demonstration in Tahrir Square and at the same time, secure traffic movement in the capital.
In the early morning, security forces began to lift the concrete barriers from al-Sinak Bridge and clean up the nearby squares and streets, to open them in front of vehicles movement.
The latest move came, after cooperation between security forces and peaceful demonstrators inside al-Tahrir Square, the epicentre of Iraq’s anti-government protests, according to the statement.
Mass anti-government demonstrations have been continuing in the capital and other cities in central and southern Iraq since Oct, 2019, demanding comprehensive reform, fight against corruption, better public services and more job opportunities.– NNN-NINA
