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Who Are The Demonstrators Who Stormed Iraq's Green Zone And Parliament?

Supporters of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr storm parliament in Baghdad's Green Zone on Saturday. Anadolu Agency/Getty Images hide caption

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Who Are The Demonstrators Who Stormed Iraq's Green Zone And Parliament?

May 1, 2016 • The demonstrators are mostly supporters of fiery Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who has had a fraught relationship with the U.S. They're calling for the government to follow through on its promises.

Baghdad State Of Emergency Declared After Protesters Storm Green Zone

Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr speaks during a media conference in Najaf, Iraq. Dozens of his supporters stormed the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad on Saturday. Anmar Khalil/AP hide caption

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Baghdad State Of Emergency Declared After Protesters Storm Green Zone

April 30, 2016 • Supporters of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr occupied the Iraqi parliament on Saturday, escalating a month-long political crisis.