Some of them have entered the parliament building.
Pro Sadr protesters stormed #Baghdad green zone and #Iraq parliament. pic.twitter.com/mWsk5jkfPC
— Lutfi Abu Aun (@lutfiabuaun) 30 April 2016
According to earlier reports of local media, Iraqi parliament, experiencing a split, was unable to vote on candidates for the new government, and rescheduled the hearing for Tuesday.
#Muqtada al-Sadr refuses to answer calls from political leaders to end the protests inside the #Green_Zone.#Baghdad
— Mustafa Habib (@Mustafa_Habib33) 30 April 2016
Earlier media reports suggested that Iraqi parliament, experiencing a split, was unable to vote on candidates for the new government, and rescheduled the hearing for Tuesday.
Lots of rumours being spread now with aim to spread fear and chaos. Airport, embassy, etc, all not true. Largely peaceful so far
— Sajad Jiyad سجاد (@SajadJiyad) 30 April 2016