Clashes between al-Sadr supporters and activists in Iraq
Demonstrations in Iraq turned into a conflict between the supporters of the al-Sadr movement and activists. At least 13 people died, 127 people were injured.
Violence broke out on Wednesday at a protest camp in the holy city of Najaf after al-Sadr's supporters attempted to forcibly remove demonstrators from the site, where they were holding a sit-in.
At least 13 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded in clashes between anti-government protesters and supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr in southern Iraq.
According to reports, al-Sadr supporters - known as the blue caps because of the headgear they often wear - hurled petrol bombs at protesters' tents and live gunfire rang out shortly afterwards.
