Iraqi Shia militas protest in Baghdad
Published date: 12 December 2015 21:26 GMT
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Last update: 8 years 11 months ago
Saturday's demonstrations were primarily organised and participated by Shia armed factions linked to Iran, including Badr, Asaib Ahl al-Haq, Kataib Huzballah and other small groups (MEE/Hadeer al-Sayeid)
The demonstrators gathered in central Baghdad’s Tahrir Square wearing military uniforms and black suits (MEE/Hadeer al-Sayeid)
The demonstrators chanted: "With our soles, with our blood we will protect you Iraq." (MEE/Hadeer al-Sayeid)
Thousands of mostly Shia paramilitary fighters took to the streets in Baghdad on Saturday to protest Turkey’s military deployment in northern Iraq (MEE/Hadeer al-Sayeid)
Shia militias linked to Iran make up the backbone of the Popular Mobilisation Force (MEE/Hadeer al-Sayeid)
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