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Adnan Al-Zarfi, Another Controversial Prime Minister Now Faces Widespread Criticism

Adnan Al-Zarfi, Another Controversial Prime Minister Now Faces Widespread Criticism

On Tuesday 17 March, President Barham Salih officially chose Mr. Adnan Al-Zarfi to form the new government, 15 days after...

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The Silent T Feminizing Arabic Words is Silent No More.

The Silent T Feminizing Arabic Words is Silent No More.

Shather Athar: Women’s marches in Baghdad and a number of southern provinces Iraqi women continue to fight for their right...

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Iraq: 3D Reconstruction Shows Security Forces Deliberately Killed Protesters

Iraq: 3D Reconstruction Shows Security Forces Deliberately Killed Protesters

Amnesty International An exclusive new visual investigation by Amnesty International and SITU Research shows that Iraqi security forces intended to kill or...

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Rap becomes battle cry of Iraqi protests

Rap becomes battle cry of Iraqi protests

AlMONITOR Omar al-Jaffal Rap, with its daring lyrics and catchy rhythms, has become the battle cry of Iraq’s anti-government protests...

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After 5 Months, Iraq Demonstrations Exceed All Expectations

After 5 Months, Iraq Demonstrations Exceed All Expectations

AlAraby AlJadeed Othman Al-Mukhtar 2 March 2020 In a diverse country like Iraq, one rarely finds an event that has...

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Zaytun Bridge: A Report on the Violations in Dhi Qar Governorate

Zaytun Bridge: A Report on the Violations in Dhi Qar Governorate

Zaytun Bridge: A Report on the Violations in Dhi Qar Governorate by the Sergio di Mello Team (SDMT) of the Peace...

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Clashes Result in 2 Martyrs and Dozens Wounded

Clashes Result in 2 Martyrs and Dozens Wounded

New Arab Baghdad – Bara Al-Shammari, Salam Al-Jaf 25 February 2020 Clashes between Iraqi demonstrators and Iraqi security forces in...

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Feminist Marches Take to the Streets of Iraq, Directly Challenging Social Norms

Feminist Marches Take to the Streets of Iraq, Directly Challenging Social Norms

Women of the Najaf governorate in southern Iraq organized a large feminist demonstration on Wednesday, 19 February. Women came together,...

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The Young Iraqis Fighting for a Modern, Independent Nation

The Young Iraqis Fighting for a Modern, Independent Nation

New Statesman America BY: QUENTIN SOMMERVILLE For decades the country has been brutalised by dictatorship, war, corruption and unemployment. Now...

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Iraqi Protests Blush Pink as Feminists Flood Streets

Iraqi Protests Blush Pink as Feminists Flood Streets

BAGHDAD — Al-monitor Feminists in pink and purple marched on Feb. 13 in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, Nasiriyah and other cities in the south....

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USLAW Solidarity Statement With Iraqi Unions And Civil Society

USLAW Solidarity Statement With Iraqi Unions And Civil Society

February 7, 2020 To Our Sisters and Brothers in the Iraqi Trade Union and Civil Society Movements: We in U.S....

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Iraqi Protests Swell Despite Clash With Sadrist Supporters

Iraqi Protests Swell Despite Clash With Sadrist Supporters

IRAQ PULSE – Gilgamesh Nabeel  3 February 2020 After withdrawing his support for the protests, controversial populist Shiite cleric Muqtada...

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