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Added on the 27/07/2022 18:59:22 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Supporters of powerful Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr dance and sing after storming parliament in the capital's high-security Green Zone, in protest at a rival bloc's nomination for prime minister. IMAGES
Shots are heard in front of the Green Zone during the night in Baghdad, a few hours after the powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr said he was quitting politics, amid a nearly year-long political stalemate. IMAGES
Iraqis disperse as shots are fired in Baghdad's Green Zone after supporters of cleric Moqtada Sadr stormed the government palace in the fortified area following the powerful Shiite leader's declaration that he was quitting politics. IMAGES
A bulldozer belonging to the supporters of Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr demolishes a concrete wall set by security forces on Republic Bridge to block protesters from reaching Baghdad's Green Zone, after parliament held its first session in two months. IMAGES
Iraqi supporters of powerful Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada Sadr clash with security forces as they gather near Baghdad's Green Zone, shortly after three rockets were fired at the high-security compound during a parliament session, wounding four security force personnel. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.