In pictures: Second wave of anti-government demonstrations continue in Iraq, 74 killed so far

Thousands take part in the protest over corruption, unemployment, and poor services

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Iraqi protesters burn items to block the road as they clash with security forces during an anti-government demonstration in the Shiite shrine city of Karbala. Baghdad and the country's south have been rocked by a second wave of demonstrations since October 24, with protesters digging in despite tear gas, curfews and violence that has left more than 74 dead.
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Demonstrators take part in a protest over corruption, lack of jobs, and poor services, in Baghdad.
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Protesters burn items to block the road as they clash with security forces during an anti-government demonstration in the Shiite shrine city of Karbala, south of Iraq's capital Baghdad.
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Protesters fill Tahrir Square in Baghdad.
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Iraqi protesters make way for an ambulance to pass during an anti-government demonstration in the Shiite shrine city of Karbala, south of Iraq's capital Baghdad.
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A tuk-tuk drives away from tear gas fired by Iraqi security forces during a protest over corruption, lack of jobs, and poor services, in Baghdad.
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This combination photo shows Iraqi citizens taking part in anti-government protests in Baghdad.
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An Iraqi protester hurls items at security forces during an anti-government demonstration in the Shiite shrine city of Karbala, south of Iraq's capital Baghdad.
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A demonstrator throws a tear gas canister during a protest over corruption, lack of jobs, and poor services, in Baghdad.
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Anti-government protesters set a fire and take cover while Iraqi security forces fire tear gas and close the bridge leading to the Green Zone, during a demonstration in Baghdad.
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An ambulance is pictured as Iraqi protesters clash with security forces during an anti-government demonstration in the Shiite shrine city of Karbala, south of Iraq's capital Baghdad.
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Anti-government protesters gather in Tahrir Square during a demonstration in Baghdad.
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A demonstrator wears a mask, as they take part in a protest over corruption, lack of jobs, and poor services, in Baghdad.
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Anti-government protesters take cover while Iraqi Security forces fire tear gas and close the bridge leading to the Green Zone, during a demonstration in Baghdad.

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