Iraqi security forces announced a nationwide curfew starting at 3.30pm local time following the protests. AP
Smoke billows in the background in the capital Baghdad during an army-imposed nationwide curfew a day after 23 supporters of powerful Shiite leader Moqtada Al Sadr were shot dead during fighting in Baghdad's Green Zone. AFP
Iraqi armoured security vehicles clash with Saraya Al Salam (Peace Brigade), the military wing affiliated with Mr Al Sadr, as fighting between rival Iraqi forces resumed in Baghdad. AFP
An armed member of the Peace Brigade aims a rocket-propelled grenade during clashes with Iraqi security forces in Baghdad's Green Zone. AFP
Armed members of the Peace Brigade during clashes in Baghdad's Green Zone. AFP
A boy walks near the office of Badr Organisation, which was burnt by supporters of Mr Al Sadr in Baghdad. Reuters
Members of Mr Al Sadr's Peace Brigade. Reuters
Mr Al Sadr's fighters fire their weapons. Reuters
Peace Brigade fighters near the Green Zone. Reuters
Ready to fight, a member of the Peace Brigade is laden with ammunition in Baghdad. Reuters
Sadrists gather during clashes with the Iraqi security forces. Reuters
A supporter of Mr Al Sadr carries bullet casings and a spent shotgun shell in the Green Zone. AFP
An Al Sadr supporter waves the Iraqi flag in Baghdad after the powerful Shiite cleric announced his retirement from politics. AFP
Dozens of angry supporters of Mr Al Sadr stormed the Republican Palace, a ceremonial building in the fortified Green Zone. AFP
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr help injured protesters during clashes with riot police in Baghdad. EPA
The Iraqi army has announced a Baghdad-wide curfew. AFP
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr assist protesters injured during clashes with security forces near the prime minister's office in Baghdad. EPA
An injured supporter of Mr Al Sadr is given water during a protest in the Green Zone in Baghdad. Reuters
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr gather in the Green Zone. AFP
Iraqi police try to block the entrance to the Green Zone. AFP
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr wave an Iraqi flag from the roof of the government palace during a demonstration in Baghdad. AP
Mr Al Sadr's supporters swim amid a protest at the Republican Palace in the Green Zone in Baghdad. Reuters
Mr Al Sadr's supporters make their feelings known through gestures inside the palace. Reuters
Dozens of angry supporters of Mr Al Sadr gather inside the palace in the capital Baghdad's Green Zone shortly after he said he was quitting politics. AFP
Supporters of the powerful cleric stormed the Republican Palace, a ceremonial building in the fortified Green Zone, a security source said. AFP
Clashes occurred between the protesters and security troops inside the palace. AFP
Iraqi security forces try to prevent protesters from entering the Federal Court during a demonstration in Baghdad. AP
Since the end of July, Mr Al Sadr's followers have encamped around parliament, blocking access to critical government buildings. AP
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr try to remove concrete barriers in the Green Zone area of Baghdad. AP
Iraqi security forces called for calm after the protesters entered the Green Zone. AP
Iraqi security forces announced a nationwide curfew starting at 3.30pm local time following the protests. AP
Smoke billows in the background in the capital Baghdad during an army-imposed nationwide curfew a day after 23 supporters of powerful Shiite leader Moqtada Al Sadr were shot dead during fighting in Baghdad's Green Zone. AFP
Iraqi armoured security vehicles clash with Saraya Al Salam (Peace Brigade), the military wing affiliated with Mr Al Sadr, as fighting between rival Iraqi forces resumed in Baghdad. AFP
An armed member of the Peace Brigade aims a rocket-propelled grenade during clashes with Iraqi security forces in Baghdad's Green Zone. AFP
Armed members of the Peace Brigade during clashes in Baghdad's Green Zone. AFP
A boy walks near the office of Badr Organisation, which was burnt by supporters of Mr Al Sadr in Baghdad. Reuters
Members of Mr Al Sadr's Peace Brigade. Reuters
Mr Al Sadr's fighters fire their weapons. Reuters
Peace Brigade fighters near the Green Zone. Reuters
Ready to fight, a member of the Peace Brigade is laden with ammunition in Baghdad. Reuters
Sadrists gather during clashes with the Iraqi security forces. Reuters
A supporter of Mr Al Sadr carries bullet casings and a spent shotgun shell in the Green Zone. AFP
An Al Sadr supporter waves the Iraqi flag in Baghdad after the powerful Shiite cleric announced his retirement from politics. AFP
Dozens of angry supporters of Mr Al Sadr stormed the Republican Palace, a ceremonial building in the fortified Green Zone. AFP
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr help injured protesters during clashes with riot police in Baghdad. EPA
The Iraqi army has announced a Baghdad-wide curfew. AFP
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr assist protesters injured during clashes with security forces near the prime minister's office in Baghdad. EPA
An injured supporter of Mr Al Sadr is given water during a protest in the Green Zone in Baghdad. Reuters
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr gather in the Green Zone. AFP
Iraqi police try to block the entrance to the Green Zone. AFP
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr wave an Iraqi flag from the roof of the government palace during a demonstration in Baghdad. AP
Mr Al Sadr's supporters swim amid a protest at the Republican Palace in the Green Zone in Baghdad. Reuters
Mr Al Sadr's supporters make their feelings known through gestures inside the palace. Reuters
Dozens of angry supporters of Mr Al Sadr gather inside the palace in the capital Baghdad's Green Zone shortly after he said he was quitting politics. AFP
Supporters of the powerful cleric stormed the Republican Palace, a ceremonial building in the fortified Green Zone, a security source said. AFP
Clashes occurred between the protesters and security troops inside the palace. AFP
Iraqi security forces try to prevent protesters from entering the Federal Court during a demonstration in Baghdad. AP
Since the end of July, Mr Al Sadr's followers have encamped around parliament, blocking access to critical government buildings. AP
Supporters of Mr Al Sadr try to remove concrete barriers in the Green Zone area of Baghdad. AP
Iraqi security forces called for calm after the protesters entered the Green Zone. AP
Iraqi security forces announced a nationwide curfew starting at 3.30pm local time following the protests. AP
