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Tension over employment continued; over 30 injured 15 July as police reportedly beat demonstrators protesting lack of unemployment provisions in budget. New law for political associations approved by king, criticised by opposition; demonstrations held 29 July.
Police reportedly beat and arrested 50 people demonstrating against unemployment.
Signs of tension and sectarian frustration continued. Principal Shiite political opposition society Al-Wifaq announced intent to boycott 2006 parliamentary elections. Four main opposition societies organised rally for constitutional reform 6 May. Crowd of several thousand mostly Shiites demanded 25 May government hold accountable state officials responsible for past acts of torture.
20 protesters injured in clashes with police during demonstrations against U.S. policies in Iraq. King said shared protesters' anger, sacked interior minister.
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