In Iraq in the Middle East, demonstrators opposing the new prime minister candidate occupied the parliament, clashed with the security authorities and injured more than 120 people, further deepening political turmoil.
According to Iraqi state television, thousands of demonstrators broke into the parliament building in the capital Baghdad on the 30th and occupied the hall.
The health ministry said more than 120 people on both sides were injured in clashes with security officials.
The parliament was broken into by supporters of Iraq's majority Shiite leader Al-Sadr.
The political coalition led by Sadr became the largest party in the National Assembly elections held in October last year, but coalition negotiations stalled and a new prime minister and president could not be elected. I resigned to
Sadr's supporters protested when another Shiite group, which had gained a majority in the parliament due to the early election, decided on a new prime minister candidate.
In Iraq, Sadr's forces claim that the influence of neighboring Iran should be eliminated, while the forces that have won the majority in the parliament emphasize relations with Iran, Conflicts over how to maintain distance from the superpower Iran have led to political turmoil.