Clashes between protesters and security forces in central Baghdad wounded at least 27 people on Sunday. Some protesters hurled rocks at police, wounding four personnel, a security official and two medical officials said. The Iraqi officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. Three Iraqi activists said that more rallies are planned in the coming days as the protesters seek to refocus public attention on their mass movement. Protesters have been in a standoff with security forces on three strategic bridges — Sinak, Ahrar and Jumhuriyah — that lead toward the fortified Green Zone, the seat of Iraq's government.

Source: International New York Times January 19, 2020 19:41 UTC