Iraqi Shias protest in Najaf
Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi Shias have
demonstrated in the holy city of Najaf,
calling for US-led troops to leave Iraq.
Many waved Iraqi flags as
protests focused on the coalition
The protesters were responding to
an appeal by cleric Moqtada Sadr, who branded US
forces "your arch enemy" in a statement.
The demonstration marks four
years since US troops entered Baghdad and ended the
rule of Saddam Hussein.
Baghdad has been placed under
curfew for the duration of the anniversary.
A 24-hour ban on movement by all
vehicles, for fear of car bomb attacks, began in the
city at 0500 (0100 GMT) on Monday, where four years
ago a giant statue of Saddam Hussein was torn down,
symbolising the fall of his regime.
BBC
