University students carry an Iraqi flag, during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 26, 2020.
University students gather during ongoing anti-government protests in Basra, Iraq January 26, 2020.
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.
A molotov cocktail is held by an Iraqi demonstrator during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 27, 2020.
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.
Iraqi demonstrators run from tear gas thrown during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 27, 2020.
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.
An Iraqi demonstrator covers his face near burning tires blocking a road during ongoing anti-government protests in Najaf, Iraq January 26, 2020.
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.
University students gather during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 26, 2020.
A man uses a drum as university students carry an Iraqi flag, during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 26, 2020.
Iraqi demonstrators burn tires to block a road during ongoing anti-government protests in Najaf, Iraq January 27, 2020.
Iraqi demonstrators gesture as they burn tires to block a road during ongoing anti-government protests in Najaf, Iraq January 27, 2020.
A member of Iraqi security forces aims to fire tear gas towards demonstrators during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 27, 2020.
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.
University students shout slogans during ongoing anti-government protests in Kerbala, Iraq January 26, 2020.
A demonstrator receives medical help after being affected by tear gas, during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 26, 2020.
An Injured Iraqi demonstrator flashes the victory sign during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 27, 2020.
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
Iraqi demonstrators burn tires as they block a road during the ongoing anti-government protest in Nassiriya, Iraq January 27, 2020.
Violence escalates in Iraq as government pushes to end protests