Thousands of protesters break into Baghdad 'Green Zone'

Thousands of protesters broke into Baghdad’s heavily fortified “Green Zone' today and ransacked parliament after lawmakers again failed to approve new cabinet ministers.

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Thousands of protesters break into Baghdad 'Green Zone'

Thousands of protesters broke into Baghdad’s heavily fortified “Green Zone” today and ransacked parliament after lawmakers again failed to approve new cabinet ministers.

An AFP reporter said thousands of angry protesters moved into the restricted area, which houses the country’s key government institutions, and some began ransacking the parliament building.

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