CBI evacuated following recent escalation
Shafaq News / The Central bank of Iraq, as well as al-Rashid and al-Rafidain banks, have been evacuated following the recent developments in the country.
A source told Shafaq News agency that this step was taken in anticipation of any escalation.
The Iraqi Judicial authority decided to suspend its work on Tuesday following the Sadrist supporters' protests that began earlier today in front of the Supreme Judicial council building.
The authority said in a statement that the council and the Federal Supreme court convened today morning following the protest, noting that it was decided to suspend all judicial activities in the country in protest against such "unconstitutional acts and violations of the law".
The statement held the government and the political party standing behind the demonstration full responsibility for this protest's consequences.
Earlier today, supporters of the Sadrist movement protested in front of the Supreme Judicial council building.
The demonstrators called for implementing the demands of the powerful Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr, including dissolving the Parliament to hold an early parliamentary election.
