Hundreds gather to mark anniversary of Iraq conflict

Hundreds have gathered at Parnell Square in Dublin to pay tribute to the tens of thousands of people who died during and after the war.

Aoife Ní Fhearghailof of the Irish anti-war movement says people have come out in protest against the US president George Bush’s visit this Summer.

The march is being organised by the Irish anti-war movement, the NGO Peace Alliance and the Peace and Neutrality Alliance.

The protest is to proceed through Dublin city centre to the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Meanwhile, protests are being held around the world to mark opposition to the war in Iraq and the first anniversary of the conflict.