At least 20 people have been killed and dozens injured in battle between protesters and security forces, according to ministry of defence.
The clashes broke out early on Tuesday morning when security forces entered an open area in Hawijah, west of Kirkuk, where demonstrations have been held since January.
Iraq's ministry of defence said, in a statement, that 20 armed men were killed along with three army personnel - one officer and two soldiers - in the blasts.
4/23/2013
2013-04-23
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