Iraqi security officials say one protester has been shot and killed during demonstrations in the capital of Baghdad.
The officials say the protester was killed near the gate leading to the city's heavily fortified Green Zone.
It's the first death in the new round of anti-government protests, which began on Friday morning.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
Iraqi police fired live shots into the air as well as rubber bullets and dozens of tear gas canisters to disperse thousands of protesters on the streets of Baghdad. The protesters are demanding jobs, improved services and an end to corruption.
AP
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