After a while, the protests spiraled out of control, and the demonstrators broke through the concrete barriers that were set up around the embassy premises and entered inside.
A part of the embassy was set on fire.
A large number of security forces were deployed to the area.
The Iraqi Foreign Minister condemned the attack on the Swedish Embassy.
The Iraqi government has instructed security forces to swiftly identify the perpetrators.
The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attacks and announced that the embassy personnel are safe.
It was emphasized that Iraqi authorities are responsible for the security of diplomatic personnel.
The protests continued outside the embassy in the morning hours as well.
