US calls for ending violence in protest-torn Iraq

The United States has called for ending violence in protest-torn Iraq. US State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus yesterday said, Washington is also deeply concerned about the forced closure of media outlets in the country.

Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya and its subsidiary project Al Hadath said in



the early hours yesterday that Iraqi authorities had suspended their activities in the country, citing lack of a license as the reason.

The protests began on 1st of October and were suspended in mid-October for pilgrimage before resuming on Friday.