( CNN ) -- Authorities imposed curfews and limited access to city centers across Iraq as thousands of protesters demanded economic progress and an end to corruption , police said . Demonstrators were reported to be gathering in Baghdad , Basra , Nineveh , Anbar and Salaheddin . The developments follow weeks of demonstrations across the country by protesters angry about unemployment , poor basic services , corruption and a lack of freedom . At least 13 people died in protests on February 25 . `` Liar , liar , Nuri al-Maliki , '' some protesters were heard shouting in Baghdad . `` Al-Maliki has become like Saddam , '' others said , referring to former leader Saddam Hussein . `` We have elected you to protect us and not to kill us , '' one banner said . After an emergency cabinet meeting on Sunday , Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki gave government ministers 100 days to deliver results and eliminate corruption or be fired . `` We live in a country rich with oil , yet we do n't have jobs , '' demonstrators said . `` The oil for the people and not for thieves . '' In Baghdad , police imposed a ban on the movement of vehicles across the city , forcing protesters to walk several kilometers to Tahrir Square . Still several thousands gathered there after Friday prayers .
Demonstrators gather in Iraqi cities after Friday prayers . Authorities impose curfews to limit access to city centers . At least 13 people died in protests a week ago .