Artillery fire in Baghdad celebrating new govt: Security source
Loud bangs heard on Saturday in the center of Baghdad were artillery being fired to celebrate the formation of the new government, a security source told AFP.
The three blasts, heard by an AFP reporter, marked the establishment of a government under newly selected Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.
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Following the first bangs, a security spokesperson warned that there would be more artillery fire to celebrate Zaidi’s assumption of office.
Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday led by Zaidi, who took office after months of deadlock and mounting US pressure.
Loud bangs heard on Saturday in the center of Baghdad were artillery being fired to celebrate the formation of the new government, a security source told AFP.
The three blasts, heard by an AFP reporter, marked the establishment of a government under newly selected Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.
For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.
Following the first bangs, a security spokesperson warned that there would be more artillery fire to celebrate Zaidi’s assumption of office.
Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday led by Zaidi, who took office after months of deadlock and mounting US pressure.
Loud bangs heard on Saturday in the center of Baghdad were artillery being fired to celebrate the formation of the new government, a security source told AFP.
The three blasts, heard by an AFP reporter, marked the establishment of a government under newly selected Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.
For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.
Following the first bangs, a security spokesperson warned that there would be more artillery fire to celebrate Zaidi’s assumption of office.
Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday led by Zaidi, who took office after months of deadlock and mounting US pressure.
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Artillery fire in Baghdad celebrating new govt: Security source
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