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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...

  • Freedoms
Can protesters produce a political movement for elections?

Can protesters produce a political movement for elections?

Al-Monitor | Mustafa Saadoun Iraqi protesters are seeking to form a political movement to participate in parliamentary elections to be held in...

  • Civil Society News
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...

  • Nonviolence
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...

  • Nonviolence
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...

  • Freedoms
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...

  • Nonviolence
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,...

  • Freedoms
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...

  • Nonviolence
Among the Highest Spending in the World: An International Report Reveals the Size of Military Spending In Iraq

Among the Highest Spending in the World: An International Report Reveals the Size of Military Spending In Iraq

NAS – Baghdad Iraq ranked 15th internationally as the country that spends the most on its military — $20.5 billion....

  • Private Military Companies
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....

  • Nonviolence
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....

  • Nonviolence
The U.S.-Iran Crisis: Impact and Implications for the Region, Europe and Beyond

The U.S.-Iran Crisis: Impact and Implications for the Region, Europe and Beyond

The following is a summary and synthesis of an article by and an interview with Kawa Hassan, vice president of...

  • Iraqi Voices