Violent protests in Iraq
Iraqi parliament elects new president, ending months-long political deadlock
New President Abdul Latif Rashid immediately designated Shia al-Sudani as prime minister, whose nomination had earlier led to violent clashes in the country leaving dozens of people dead
Protests and violence break out in Iraq after Muqtada al-Sadr announces decision to quit politics
At least 30 people were killed and over 700 injured in clashes between security forces and Sadr’s supporters who had entered and captured government buildings inside the high security Green Zone in Baghdad