4 killed, another 48 injured as protests continue in Baghdad, Iraq

At least four people were killed and 48 wounded on Thursday after Iraqi security forces fired tear gas at protesters occupying key bridges in Baghdad. Medical and security sources said some of the protesters were killed by live fire and tear gas canisters aimed directly at the head. Hospital sources said some of the wounded sustained wounds from live ammunition and others from rubber bullets and tear gas canisters. Protesters have constructed makeshift barricades on three major bridges in central Baghdad