Iraq: Popular Poet Jaseb Hattab Al-Heliji, Father of Kidnapped Human Rights Lawyer, Assassinated
GCHR The whole of Iraq was distressed after the news spread of the assassination of popular poet Jaseb Hattab Al-Heliji, father...
Peaceful Protest
GCHR’s Tenth Periodic Report on Violations During Popular Demonstrations
Gulf Centre for Human Rights This is the tenth periodic report of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) about...
Nasiriya: Hundreds of Demonstrators Return to Al-Haboubi Square Following Deadly Attacks by Sadr’s Supporters
The New Arab After maneuvering their way through streets that were closed off by security forces, hundreds of Iraqi youth...
Iraqis React to the Possibility of Al-Kazimi as an Alternative to Al-Zarfi as the New Prime Minister
The New Arab Baghdad – Aktham Saif Alden 6 April 2020 There is a new, yet unstable consensus among a...
Corona virus curfew fails to clear Iraqi protest squares
ALMONITOR Shelly Kittleson Anti-government protests that began in October and raged through Iraq for months were officially suspended in late...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...