At least 400 protesters have died since Oct. 1, when thousands of Iraqis took to the streets to decry corruption, poor services and lack of jobs.

Despite the OPEC member country's vast oil wealth, many Iraqis live in poverty or have limited access to clean water, electricity, basic healthcare and education.

Nearly 1,800 people were injured nationally as demonstrators took to the streets to vent frustration at political elites they say have failed to improve their lives after years of conflict.