The number of victims of protests in Iraq rose to almost 50

#UPDATE Nearly 50 people have died in renewed anti-government protests across Iraq, officials said, with clashes breaking out as demonstrators turned their fury against government and paramilitary offices https://t.co/eEM23Fu4x8

Earlier it was reported about 30 dead during the protests in Iraq.

Mass protests began in Iraq on October 1 due to the worsening social situation in the country, increasing corruption in government and unemployment.

On October 3, a curfew was imposed in connection with the riots in Baghdad.

UN Secretary General António Guterres later called on the conflicting parties in Iraq for dialogue.

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