University students carry an Iraqi flag, during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 26, 2020. Show moreShow less
University students gather during ongoing anti-government protests in Basra, Iraq January 26, 2020. Show moreShow less
An Iraqi demonstrator is seen between burning tires as they block a road during the ongoing anti-government protest in Nassiriya, Iraq January 27, 2020. Show moreShow less
A molotov cocktail is held by an Iraqi demonstrator during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 27, 2020. Show moreShow less
A demonstrator covers his face with a Iraqi flag as he flashes the victory sign during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 27, 2020.Show moreShow less
Iraqi demonstrators run from tear gas thrown during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 27, 2020. Show moreShow less
A demonstrator throws a tear gas canister back at the Iraqi security forces during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 25, 2020. Image for illustrative purposes.Show moreShow less
An Iraqi demonstrator covers his face near burning tires blocking a road during ongoing anti-government protests in Najaf, Iraq January 26, 2020. Show moreShow less
A man pours medical fluid on the face of a demonstrator who was affected by tear gas during ongoing anti-government protests in Nassiriya, Iraq January 26, 2020. Show moreShow less
University students gather during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 26, 2020. Show moreShow less
A man uses a drum as university students carry an Iraqi flag, during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 26, 2020. Show moreShow less
Iraqi demonstrators burn tires to block a road during ongoing anti-government protests in Najaf, Iraq January 27, 2020. Show moreShow less
Iraqi demonstrators gesture as they burn tires to block a road during ongoing anti-government protests in Najaf, Iraq January 27, 2020. Show moreShow less
A member of Iraqi security forces aims to fire tear gas towards demonstrators during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 27, 2020. Show moreShow less
Demonstratos are seen amongst smoke rising from burning tents as Iraqi security forces raid at Tahrir Square during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 25, 2020. Show moreShow less
University students shout slogans during ongoing anti-government protests in Kerbala, Iraq January 26, 2020. Show moreShow less
A demonstrator receives medical help after being affected by tear gas, during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 26, 2020. Show moreShow less
An Injured Iraqi demonstrator flashes the victory sign during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 27, 2020. Show moreShow less
An Iraqi demonstrator walks past burning tires as they block a road during the ongoing anti-government protest in Nassiriya, Iraq January 27, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Dhahi Show moreShow less
Iraqi demonstrators burn tires as they block a road during the ongoing anti-government protest in Nassiriya, Iraq January 27, 2020. Show moreShow less
Violence escalates in Iraq as government pushes to end protests