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One of the rockets struck close to the American Embassy. The attack signals an end to an informal truce announced by Iran-backed militias in October.
Jaafar al-Moussawi, deputy leader of Sadr's political movement, condemned the government for using what he called "excessive force."
Dozens of people incurred injuries from tear gas and live fire, witnesses said
A photo of Haider al Abadi looking at a damaged sofa inspired the hashtag “My couch, my pride" and countless memes.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Supporters of a prominent Shi'ite cleric are demanding government reform.