An Iraqi university student carries a placard reading in Arabic 'Mohamed Allawi is rejected' during a strike and protests in central Baghdad. EPA
Iraqi demonstrators lift a poster of premier-designate Mohammad Allawi with the mention "rejected" during an anti-government protest in the southern city of Nasiriyah. AFP
Iraqi university students chant slogans during a strike and protests in central Baghdad, Iraq. EPA
An Iraqi soldier stands guard as Iraqi university students take part in a strike and protests in central Baghdad. EPA
Iraqi university students chant slogans during a strike and protests in central Baghdad. EPA
A protester affected by teargas receives first aid during clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters in central Baghdad. AP Photo
A protester holds an Iraqi flag during clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters in central Baghdad. AP Photo
Anti-government protesters take cover during clashes with security forces in central Baghdad. AP Photo
Protesters run to take cover during clashes with security forces in central Baghdad. AP Photo
Anti-government protesters set a fire while security forces use tear gas during clashes in central Baghdad. AP Photo
Iraqi university students carry the Iraqi national flag during a strike and protests in central Baghdad. EPA
Iraqi university students carry placards during a strike and protests in central Baghdad. EPA
An Iraqi university student carries a placard reading in Arabic 'Mohamed Allawi is rejected' during a strike and protests in central Baghdad. EPA
Iraqi demonstrators lift a poster of premier-designate Mohammad Allawi with the mention "rejected" during an anti-government protest in the southern city of Nasiriyah. AFP
Iraqi university students chant slogans during a strike and protests in central Baghdad, Iraq. EPA
An Iraqi soldier stands guard as Iraqi university students take part in a strike and protests in central Baghdad. EPA
Iraqi university students chant slogans during a strike and protests in central Baghdad. EPA
A protester affected by teargas receives first aid during clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters in central Baghdad. AP Photo
A protester holds an Iraqi flag during clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters in central Baghdad. AP Photo
Anti-government protesters take cover during clashes with security forces in central Baghdad. AP Photo
Protesters run to take cover during clashes with security forces in central Baghdad. AP Photo
Anti-government protesters set a fire while security forces use tear gas during clashes in central Baghdad. AP Photo
Iraqi university students carry the Iraqi national flag during a strike and protests in central Baghdad. EPA
Iraqi university students carry placards during a strike and protests in central Baghdad. EPA
An Iraqi university student carries a placard reading in Arabic 'Mohamed Allawi is rejected' during a strike and protests in central Baghdad. EPA
Iraqi health ministry admits years of neglect triggered anti-government protests
Deputy Health Minister Jassim Al Falhy calls for international support as Iraq's medical sector faces challenges
