Protesters once again attacked Iraqi parliament, shouting slogans and sabotage.
According to media reports, protesters raised slogans waving Iraqi flags and photos of al-Sadr in parliament. On the other hand, the security forces had arranged tear gas, water cannon etc. to stop and disperse the protesters, however the security forces failed to stop the protesters.
Hundreds of demonstrators once again stormed the parliament building in Baghdad for the second time on Saturday in protest against the prime minister's nomination. Most of these protesters were supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr.
Earlier on Wednesday, hundreds of protesters stormed the parliament in Baghdad. According to media reports, protesters entered the Parliament complex in large numbers and vandalized it.heavy sabotage According to media reports, on Saturday, as on Wednesday, protesters raised slogans waving Iraqi flags and photos of al-Sadr in parliament. On the other hand, the security forces had arranged tear gas, water cannon etc. to stop and disperse the protesters, however the security forces failed to stop the protesters.
Protesters were seen walking on tables in parliament, sitting on lawmakers' chairs and waving Iraqi flags. However, no MLA, MP was present in the Parliament. During this, a man was seen lying on the desk of the speaker of the Iraqi parliament. There were only security personnel inside the Marat who allowed the protesters to easily enter.These protesters are opposing the candidacy of former minister and former provincial governor Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who is backed by Iran. Let us tell you that elections were held in Iraq in October 2021, after which this is a big demonstration. The protests began on Wednesday after competing political factions could not agree on the formation of a new government.
Biggest protest after election It is believed to be the biggest protest since federal elections were held in October, and the second time Shia cleric al-Sadr has used his ability to mobilize the public to deliver a message to his political rivals this month. At the same time, even before this, Al Sadr had gathered a crowd against the government.
Protesters leave parliament after al-Sadr's statement Meanwhile, influential Shia cleric Muktada al-Sadr issued a statement on Twitter, hours after followers captured the parliament on Wednesday. He asked people to return home safely.