Two killed, 25 wounded in latest protests in Baghdad

Protesters took to the streets in the tens of thousands outraged by widespread corruption, lack of job opportunities and poor basic services despite the country's oil wealth. At least 320 people have been killed and thousands have been wounded since the unrest began on October 1.

Baghdad: Iraqi security and medical officials said two protesters have been killed and at least 25 others wounded in ongoing confrontations with security forces in a central Baghdad square.

Officials say the protesters were killed when police fired live ammunition and tear gas at hundreds of protesters who removed concrete barriers and streamed into Khilani Square which has been at the center of clashes for the past days.

Protesters gather during clashes between Iraqi security forces and anti-Government protesters at Khilani Square in Baghdad, on Friday.

Friday's deaths brought to three the number of protesters killed in the past 24 hours.

Protesters gather during clashes between Iraqi security forces and anti-Government protesters at Khilani Square in Baghdad, on Friday.

At least 320 people have been killed and thousands have been wounded since the unrest began on October 1.

Protesters try to pull down concrete walls placed by Iraqi security forces during clashes between Iraqi security forces and anti-government demonstrators, at Khilani Square in Baghdad, on Friday.

Protesters took to the streets in the tens of thousands outraged by widespread corruption, lack of job opportunities and poor basic services despite the country's oil wealth.