Iraqi officials: 3 dead, dozens wounded in Baghdad protests Iraqi officials say security forces have fired tear gas and live rounds in clashes with anti-government protesters in Baghdad killing 3 and wounding dozens of demonstratorsBAGHDAD -- Iraqi security forces fired tear gas and live rounds during clashes with anti-government protesters overnight and on Monday morning in Baghdad, killing three and wounding dozens of demonstrators, officials said. Hundreds of people were injured over the weekend as security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets in clashes in downtown Beirut. A gunshot wound killed one protester, while a second died after being struck in the head by a tear gas canister, medical officials said. A security official said at least nine arrests have been made so far after the National Security Council authorized security forces to arrest demonstrators seen blocking main thoroughfares and roundabouts. Since the protests first erupted in October, at least 500 have died under fire from security forces.

Source: ABC News January 20, 2020 09:45 UTC