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Iraq risks breakup as tribes take on Iran’s militias in ‘blood feud’ | World news | The Guardian
Unrest spreads after security forces fire on protesters and anger at Tehran’s influence increases Iraq’s parliament will today begin the process of electing a new leader after the prime minister, Adel Abdul-Mahdi, resigned last week. His successor will have to cope with the severe unrest that is spreading across the country …
‘Bloodbath’: Dozens of protesters killed as army deploys south | News | Al Jazeera
More than 230 wounded as security forces open fire on demonstrators in Nasiriya a day after Iran consulate was torched. Baghdad, Iraq – At least 25 people were killed after security forces opened fire with live ammunition and tear gas canisters to disperse anti-government protesters in the southern city of Nasiriya, …
Baghdad building a landmark in anti-government protests – Los Angeles Times
BAGHDAD — The protesters stand by the thousands on the abandoned building’s open floors, waving Iraqi flags and cheering. Some sit on the edge, feet dangling in the air from high floors as they sway to blasting music. They have a bird’s-eye view of Baghdad — and the tens of …
Exclusive: Iran intervenes to prevent ousting of Iraqi prime minister – sources – Reuters
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iran has stepped in to prevent the ouster of Iraqi Prime Minister Abdel Abdul Mahdi by two of Iraq’s most influential figures amid weeks of anti-government demonstrations, sources close to both men told Reuters. Iraqi demonstrators attend an anti-government protest in Baghdad, Iraq October 31, 2019. REUTERS/Thaier …
Iraqi students join thousands in ongoing anti-gov’t protests | News | Al Jazeera
Nationwide demonstrations continue after scores of Iraqis were killed in clashes with security forces over two days. Students in Iraq have joined anti-government protests in Baghdad as thousands stood fast in the capital’s central Tahrir Square, defying a bloody crackdown that killed scores over the weekend and an overnight raid by security …
Iraqi Government Admits Security Forces Killed 149 Protesters : NPR
Iraqi security forces killed 149 people and wounded over 3,000 in protests that began Oct. 1, a government-appointed inquiry announced Tuesday. The Iraqi military previously had admitted that its forces had used “excessive force” in attempting to quell protests against government corruption, high unemployment and the lack of basic services …
‘We have nothing to lose’: Iraqis vow to keep up protests | News | Al Jazeera
Demonstrators seek political overhaul as death toll rises after days of unrest over long-standing grievances. As clouds of white smoke billowed overhead, Showqi had no other option but to flee. Nearby, tens of others also scattered as they tried to outrun a fresh volley of tear gas fired by security forces …
Iraq protests: Death toll soars after four days of protests – BBC News
The death toll in anti-government protests that have swept Iraq the past four days has soared to at least 60, security and medical sources say. The figure has more than doubled in the past 24 hours, as clashes between protesters and police intensified. The military said “unidentified snipers” had killed …
Iraq Faces a New Adversary: Crystal Meth – The New York Times
BASRA, Iraq — Hussein Karim sold his three cars, he sold the land where he planned to build a house, and he spent his savings — several thousand dollars — all on his crystal meth habit. He is one of thousands of meth addicts in Iraq, a country where drug …
‘People who love life and music’ – dance parties return to Baghdad – Reuters
BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) – Members of rival Iraqi biker gangs, clad in studded leather and black berets, burst out of their semi-circles to break dance, their tattoo-covered arms waving neon glowsticks. The Mongols Motorcycle Club dance circle was one of several at the Riot Gear Summer Rush event, a car …