Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi says, early elections to be held on June 6, 2021
On May 6, al-Kadhimi was sworn in as the new prime minister in Iraq, following the approval of the parliament on most of his cabinet members.
On May 6, al-Kadhimi was sworn in as the new prime minister in Iraq, following the approval of the parliament on most of his cabinet members.
The attacks came as the extremist IS militants intensified their attacks on the security forces, including Hashd Shaabi forces, and civilians in the Sunni provinces which once were under the control of IS militants
The protesters demanded comprehensive reform, fight against corruption, better public services and more job opportunities.
More than 5,000 US troops have been deployed in Iraq to support the Iraqi forces in the battles against Islamic State militants.
The curfew reduction is intended to give more time for the protesters to return home, the statement said.
Security force members were among the causalities, the interior ministry said, while denying that police have used live ammunition against protesters.
"Most of the casualties occurred as a result of gunshot wounds, tear gas and rubber bullets," the statement further said.
On Thursday, the Prime Minister declared the curfew in Baghdad until further notice after two days of violent protests in the capital as well as in central and southern provinces.
The armed forces will allow movement for humanitarian cases and travellers to and from Baghdad airport, he added.
The visit came amid heightened tensions in the region between the US and Iran, especially after the recent attacks on two major Saudi oil facilities that the US and Saudi governments have blamed on Iran, Saudi Arabia's arch-rival.
