23 people killed in Iraq clashes, curfew imposed in the country

 Baghdad: After Iraqi leader Muqtada al-Sadr announced his retirement from politics, 23 people were killed in clashes between his supporters and opponents, after which a curfew was imposed in the country.

According to foreign news agencies, 23 people were killed and many were injured in clashes between Muqtada al-Sadr's supporters and opponents in different cities of Iraq. Curfew was imposed across the country, including Baghdad, to restore peace and order.

In Baghdad, hundreds of supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr's announcement of his departure from politics stormed the presidential palace located in a very tight security area. The video of the protesters swimming in the luxurious swimming pool of the presidential palace went viral on social media.

Political deadlock continues in Iraq after last year's elections and political parties have been involved in forming a coalition government.