At least five killed by an explosion near the protests in Baghdad

• Middle East. Irak, paralyzed after a new violent day that leaves at least 25 dead

At least five people have died this Friday from the detonation of an improvised device in a square near the center of the protests that have been taking place in Baghdad since October 1.

A source from the Interior Ministry said at least five people were killed and 25 injured in an explosion near Al Tahrir Square where protesters have been camping for weeks.

This information is being updated.

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