The United Nations is calling for an end to "senseless loss of life" in Iraq - after days of anti-government protests claimed almost 100 lives. Iraqis have been demonstrating against corruption and high unemployment - with security forces accused of using live ammunition against them. For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY If you're in Australia, you can watch more ABC News content on iview: https://ab.co/2mge4KH Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel: https://ab.co/2lNeBn2 You can also like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/abcnews.au Or follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/abcnews_au Or even on Twitter: http://twitter.com/abcnews