Middle East

Anti-government protests continue in Iraq

Continuing protests by Sunni Muslims who say they are discriminated against by Shia-led government.
Last Modified: 11 Jan 2013 21:05

Iraq has seen three weeks of mass protests against the government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

The Shia-dominated government is accused of using anti-terrorism laws to target the country's Sunni minority. 

Tens of thousands of people continue to protest in numerous cities, including Ramadi, Samara and Mosul.

Omar Al Saleh reports from Baghdad.

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