Iraq.. 23 dead and 500 wounded as a result of violence in Baghdad

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Reporter confirmed "Sky News Arabia" Damage caused by projectiles falling on the green Zone Its source is Al-Habiba and Al-Baladiyat Sharqi areas Baghdad.

Our correspondent also indicated that the Green Zone in Baghdad was bombed by 4 missiles that landed in the residential complex, and the Iraqi forces’ Camp Honor in the same area was targeted with rockets.

Our correspondent added that there was an exchange of fire and shelling between the militants and the security forces, amid an intense security deployment in various areas of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Medical sources revealed on Tuesday morning that the death toll from the clashes had increased Baghdad To 23 dead and more than 500 wounded.

Today, Tuesday, the Baghdad Operations Command allowed food, agricultural and medical vehicles to enter the capital after careful inspection and to ensure that they were free of weapons and explosive materials.

Al-Kazemi calls for investigation

The Prime Minister of Iraq Mustafa Al-Kazemito open an urgent investigation into the events in the Green Zone.

The media office of the Prime Minister said in a statement that "The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, directed that the use of bullets and shooting at demonstrators by any security, military or armed party is strictly prohibited."indicating that "He stressed the commitment of ministries, agencies, security and military agencies to work in accordance with the contexts, powers and controls granted to them.".

Al-Kazemi confirmed, according to the statement, that "Our security forces are responsible for protecting the demonstrators, and that any violation of security instructions in this regard will be subject to legal accountability"directed "Opening an urgent investigation into the events in the Green Zone, the sources of the shooting, and identifying the negligent people and holding them accountable according to the law".

For his part, the Iraqi president confirmed Barham Salehthat Iraqi blood is a red line, and the Iraqi government announced the suspension of official working hours on Tuesday in all governorates.

Arab and international calls for calm

  • Secretary-General called for the United Nations Antonio Guterres Iraqi parties to "self-control" And"Take immediate steps to calm the situation".
  • The US State Department said that what is happening in Iraq raises concerns, as it puts Iraq’s sovereignty at risk, noting that the demonstration is a right "But Iraqi property must be protected".
  • Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah Sisi He said: "I am following with interest the current situation in Iraq and I am saddened by the current developments in this brotherly country"Stressing Egypt’s full support for the security and stability of Iraq and the safety of its people, he called on the Iraqi parties to give priority to the supreme interest of their country to overcome the political crisis through dialogue.
  • The Arab League warned that the situation in Iraq would slide into more violence, chaos and bloodshed.
  • Arab Parliament He called on all Iraqi political parties and forces to exercise restraint, prevent escalation, uphold the national interest, stop violence and preserve the peaceful course of the political process, in accordance with the constitution.

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A reporter confirmedSky News ArabiaDamage caused by projectiles falling on the green Zone Its source is Al-Habiba and Al-Baladiyat Sharqi areas Baghdad.

Our correspondent also indicated that the Green Zone in Baghdad was bombed by 4 missiles that landed in the residential complex, and the Iraqi forces’ Camp Honor in the same area was targeted with rockets.

Our correspondent added that there was an exchange of fire and shelling between the militants and the security forces, amid an intense security deployment in various areas of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Medical sources revealed on Tuesday morning that the death toll from the clashes had increased Baghdad To 23 dead and more than 500 wounded.

Today, Tuesday, the Baghdad Operations Command allowed food, agricultural and medical vehicles to enter the capital after careful inspection and to ensure that they were free of weapons and explosive materials.

Al-Kazemi calls for investigation

The Prime Minister of Iraq Mustafa Al-Kazemito open an urgent investigation into the events in the Green Zone.

The Media Office of the Prime Minister said in a statement, “The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, directed that the use of bullets and shooting at demonstrators by any security, military, or armed party is strictly prohibited,” noting that he “stressed the commitment of ministries, agencies, and security services.” and the military to operate in accordance with the contexts, powers and controls granted to it.”

Al-Kazemi stressed, according to the statement, that “our security forces are responsible for protecting the demonstrators, and that any violation of the security instructions in this regard will be subject to legal accountability,” directing “to open an urgent investigation into the events in the Green Zone, the sources of fire, and identify the negligent and hold them accountable according to the law.”

For his part, the Iraqi president confirmed Barham Salehthat Iraqi blood is a red line, and the Iraqi government announced the suspension of official working hours on Tuesday in all governorates.

Arab and international calls for calm

  • Secretary-General called for the United Nations Antonio Guterres, the Iraqi parties to “restraint” and “take immediate steps to calm the situation.”
  • The US State Department said that what is happening in Iraq raises concerns and puts Iraq’s sovereignty at risk, noting that the demonstration is a right, “but Iraqi property must be protected.”
  • Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah Sisi He said: “I am following with interest the current situation in Iraq, and I am saddened by the outcome of the current developments in this brotherly country,” stressing Egypt’s full support for the security and stability of Iraq and the safety of its people, calling on the Iraqi parties to give priority to the supreme interest of their country to overcome the political crisis through dialogue.
  • The Arab League warned that the situation in Iraq would slide into more violence, chaos and bloodshed.
  • Arab Parliament He called on all Iraqi political parties and forces to exercise restraint, prevent escalation, uphold the national interest, stop violence and preserve the peaceful course of the political process, in accordance with the constitution.

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