BAGHDAD - Iraqi officials say 13 anti-government protesters have been wounded by security forces amid ongoing clashes in central Baghdad. The security and medical officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. So far, 16 people have died and over 100 have been wounded in the latest round of street battles. Security forces have been using tear gas, rubber bullets and even live ammunition to disperse protesters. Vice-President Mike Pence encouraged the Iraqi government to show restraint with the protesters, speaking during an unannounced trip to Iraq on Saturday.

Source: thestar November 24, 2019 11:26 UTC