'Curfew hours reduced in Baghdad, Iraq due to security reasons'

authorities of Iraq have lessened curfew hours in Baghd from six hours to four hours as anti-government protests continued across capital city. Baghd Operations Command (BOC) released a statement on vember 2 which decided to schedule new curfew hours from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. ahe of security reasons of Baghd province, according to reports. previous curfew was imposed on October 28 which started at midnight.

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Curfew hours reduced due to security reasons

According to statement, curfew hours reduced because it is intended to provide more time for protestors to return home. anti-government protests have erupted since October which killed at least  82 people and injured more than 3000 in clashes between protesters and security forces. actual demonstrations erupted from October 1 which saw widespre protests in capital and or regions of Iraq due to anger over lack of public services and employment opportunities.
Nearly 157 people died in ongoing violence and political unrest including eight members of security forces in Iraq.

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authorities struggled to dress protestors

authorities struggled to dress protestors' grievances since widespre unrest began on October 1, spreing to sourn cities. Demonstrators blame corrupt officials and political elites for failing to improve ir lives. Two demonstrators died with reports indicating y were hit in he or face by tear gas canisters. re were reports of live fire being used to disperse crowd. unrest has posed biggest challenge to Prime Minister el Abdul Mahdi since he took office just one year ago. Despite promising reforms and a bro cabinet reshuffle, party has so far struggled to dress protesters’ demands.

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Politicians planned to have a stronger presence

politicians planned to have a stronger presence on Friday but ir interference continued to rejected by protestors. Iraq has been seeing conflicts for deces that finally calmed in 2017 with a declared victory over Islamic State group. restrictions have been decreased around Green Zone but were reimposed as October demonstrations began in Tahrir. Authorities have also cut internet connectivity.

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(With ncy inputs)