Countries at mandatory review in Geneva express alarm over 'excessive use of force' by Baghdad, after over 300 killed in protests

Statement calls for release of jailed protesters, urges government to adopt electoral reform and series of anti-corruption measures

Hundreds already dead in crackdown against growing protests over rampant corruption and clientelism; UN calls for 'maximum restraint,' including no use of live ammunition

Amnesty International calls on authorities to rein in security forces as death toll mounts; UN warns 'climate of fear' taking hold

So far, cycle of anti-government protests and heavy-handed security crackdown has left more than 250 people dead

Violence across Iraq kills over 280 as demonstrators encroach on government offices and demand end to corruption, unemployment

Anti-government demonstrations are mainly directed at Iraq's own political leaders, but they have also exposed resentment at Iranian influence in the country

Security forces continue using live ammunition, impose severe limitations on internet access as nationwide demonstrations persist

Government forces open fire on demonstrators as they approach PM's office and state TV headquarters

FM Katz backs growing anti-government rallies, praises Iraqis' 'long & glorious history'