Iraq protesters cut roads, take 3rd bridge

By Qassim Abdul-Zahra
Updated November 18 2019 - 3:08am, first published 3:05am
Iraqi protesters are angry at widespread corruption, lack of jobs and poor basic services.
Iraqi protesters are angry at widespread corruption, lack of jobs and poor basic services.

Anti-government protesters in Iraq have seized control of a third strategic Baghdad bridge, while others blocked roads with burning tyres in parts of central and southern Iraq, following a call for a national strike.

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