TEHRAN: Iraqi security forces sought to clamp down on protests in Baghdad and across the south on Saturday, a day after dozens died in a bloody resumption of anti-government rallies. Tensions remained high across several cities there on Saturday, with security forces cutting off roads and imposing strict curfews. On Friday, Sistani urged protesters and security forces to show “restraint”, warning of “chaos” if violence resumed. It’s enough,” he said, waving a tear gas canister fired earlier by security forces. In Diwaniyah, too, security forces sealed off roads ahead of planned protests later on Saturday afternoon.

Source: Pakistan Today October 26, 2019 12:00 UTC