Venezuela condemns U.S. veto blocking access to IMF’s COVID-19 funds and other stories
Today we look restrictions on Venezuela’s access to the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights funds, the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iraq, and more
Violent attacks against anti-government protesters in Iraq leave seven dead
Protesters in the city of Nasiriyah were reportedly attacked by followers of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, leading to multiple deaths and injuries
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
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
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