In Baghdad it is restless: the capital Iraq became the arena of city fights

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The situation in Iraq (once again for the last 20 years) sharply became aggravated. Supporters of the radical Shiite theologian Muktada as-Sadr took to the streets Baghdad and other cities of the country, demanding resignations the country government. In the capital demonstrators took a number of governmental residences and buildings the ministries. Besides, al-Sadr's supporters took under control part of "a green zone" — the safe area of the Iraq capital where foreign embassies, the ministries and Council of representatives of Republic of Iraq are located. The statement Muktada as-Sadr that it intends to refuse participation in became a reason for excitements...