The trajectory of popular protests in Iraq
The resignation of prime minister Adel Abdul Mahdi after two months of popular protests in Iraq has provided an opportunity to overthrow the political system created under US occupation. However, significant roadblocks remain
Uncertainty looms in Iraq as prime minister Adel Abdul Mahdi resigns
Prime minister Adel Abdul Mahdi resigned after over 60 protesters were killed by security forces in three days. Popular protests have rocked Iraq for over two months now
Massive anti-systemic protests continue in Iraq
On November 18, protesters blocked the entrance to the country’s main commodities port, Umm Qasr, near Basra, leading to a 50% drop in operations
Protests in Iraq gain momentum
The latest round of protests began on October 24 as thousands of people took to the streets across the country to demand a complete overhaul of the political system
Iraqis take to the streets demanding better governance
Thousands of people across Iraq are demonstrating against the government of Adel Abdul Mahdi for its failure to provide jobs, prevent corruption and improve the quality of basic services
Prison sentence of former Blackwater guards cut in half by Federal Judge
The three ex-guards together killed 27 Iraqis and wounded 39 others in the Nisour square massacre in 2007
Israel strikes multiple targets in West Asia, escalating tensions in the region
Israel carried out unprovoked attacks on Iraq, Lebanon and Syria within a span of three days, since Saturday, allegedly to target Iranian allies in these countries.
Without a shred of evidence, US accuses Iran of attacking tankers
Mike Pompeo, in a press conference, accused Iran of engineering the attacks on tankers in the Gulf of Oman. However, he cited unnamed intelligence reports and other vague references in support of his claim
British soldiers were given free hand to kill unarmed civilians in Iraq, Afghanistan:report
Soldiers also engaged in cover-ups by disguising civilians as militants to make operations appear legitimate. The Middle East Eye report revealed how junior officers in the British army were taught to specifically shoot such civilians during their training
Basra’s protests hold larger significance for the region
The demonstrations over deteriorating infrastructure and contamination of water have also acquired a larger significance with Iranian officials accusing Saudi Arabia of involvement in the burning down of the former’s consulate in the city
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