Violence escalates in protest clashes
Dozens were killed when Iraqi security forces cracked down on demonstrations and armed protesters fought back, sparking sectarian resentment and bloodshed across the country.
Iraqi troops travel in military vehicles towards Hawija, near Kirkuk, on April 23, 2013, in response to armed clashes between protesters and security forces. (SAAD SHALASH/Reuters)
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