Anti-government Protests Iraq

• At least 3 dead, dozens wounded at anti-government protests in Iraq

  The violence is the latest since protests in Iraq reignited last week after a brief lull amid soaring tensions between Washington and Tehran following a U.S. drone strike that killed top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad earlier this month.

  World

  Jan 20, 2020
  
• 25 dead, 130 wounded as violent protests continue in Iraq

  Three among the dead were policeman and the rest were protesters, the officials said.

  World

  Dec 7, 2019
  
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• Iraqi prime minister submits formal resignation amid violent protests

  Security and hospital officials say two protesters were killed and 15 wounded early Saturday by security forces who fired live rounds at them in the holy city of Najaf, in southern Iraq.

  World

  Nov 30, 2019
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• 45 Iraqi protesters shot dead by security forces after torching Iranian consulate

  Video of protesters cheering in the night as flames billowed from the consulate were a stunning image after years in which Tehran's influence among Shi'ite Muslims in Arab states has been a defining factor in Middle East politics.

  World

  Nov 28, 2019
• Hundreds attend Toronto rally in support of Iraqi protesters

  Attendees said the event was aimed at raising awareness of the protests that have been happening in Iraq since Oct. 1. 

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2019
• 3 protesters killed in attack on Iranian Consulate: police

  More than 250 people have been killed so far since the protests first erupted last month as security forces moved in to contain the increasingly violent rallies.

  World

  Nov 4, 2019
• Iraq protests: 1 dead, 91 wounded in anti-government demonstration

  Protests have accelerated dramatically in recent days, drawing huge crowds from across sectarian and ethnic divides.

  World

  Nov 2, 2019