29 Jun 2021 | 10:09 AM UTC
Iraq: Rally ongoing in Baghdad June 29
A rally is ongoing near the International Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 29. Heightened security measures in place.
Event
A rally is ongoing near the International or Green Zone in the Jadriya neighborhood of Baghdad, June 29. The gathering follows a funeral gathering held during the morning June 29 for four militia members that were reportedly killed in a US airstrike along the Iraq-Syria border overnight on June 27-28. Supporters of the Shi'a militias are also attending the demonstration.
Iraqi government security forces have deployed in the area. Road closures and disruptions are ongoing in and near the International Zone and are likely to persist in the coming hours.
Advice
Avoid the affected area over the coming hours as a precaution. Reconfirm the status of road routes in Baghdad, June 29.
