Protesters injured in clashes with police in Baghdad

Hundreds of anti-government protesters gathered in Baghdad on Saturday to demand an end to corruption, unemployment and poor public services in Iraq.

At least two protesters were injured in confrontations with riot police near Khilani Square, and helped into tents for medical assistance.

One of the protesters, who did not share his name, told the Associated Press that police used slingshots and hunting rifles toward the demonstrators.

Footage showed tear gas being fired toward the protesters.

Mass protests erupted in various locations in Iraq last year and contributed to the resignation of former prime minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, who in February was replaced by Mohammed Tawfik Allawi.