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Iraq's striking students defiant amid unrelenting protests

Despite pressure to return to classes, Iraq's striking students say they will not stop until anti-government protesters' demands are met.

03 December 2019Iraq
Iraq-clamps-down-on-media-and-broadcast-networks-covering-protests

Iraq Clamps Down On Media And Broadcast Networks Covering Protests

The Government of Iraq was accused of shutting down several TV channels and warning others in order to reduce the coverage of protests taking place across the country.

30 November 2019Iraq
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Iraq protests: There is no going back to the status quo ante

Some form of change seems inevitable in Iraq but it will not happen overnight - the state built after 2003 will not give up without a fight.

07 November 2019Iraq
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Fight the system: Lebanese at protests teach children things can change

Lebanese protesters are hitting the streets with their kids and showing them the power of demanding more from politics.

01 November 2019Middle East
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Iraq: New Wave Of Protests Launched Following Interval

Protests that were scheduled to take place on 25 October have been launched in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad following a break during Arbaeen.

25 October 2019Iraq
Iraq-announces-third-reform-package-as-Sadr-urges-fresh-Friday-protests

Iraq announces third reform package as Sadr urges fresh Friday protests

Firebrand Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has called for peaceful protests to resume on Friday, prompting Baghdad to announce a new reform package.

22 October 2019Iraq
will-arbaeen-observance-bring-peace-or-protests-in-iraq

Will Arbaeen observance bring peace or protests in Iraq?

As the Arbaeen pilgrimage is about to start in Iraq, authorities fear demonstrators will take advantage of the religious observance to launch new protests.

18 October 2019Iraq
Will-Iraq-Protests-Continue-After-The-Reform-Package-Announcement

Will Iraq Protests Continue After The Reform Package Announcement?

The protests against unemployment, corruption and lack of services that rocked Iraq last week have calmed down following numerous reform promises by the Prime Minister. However, many observers believe this is not the end of the protests, given the country's history of broken reform promises.

11 October 2019Iraq
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Iraq Protests: All The Latest Updates

Protesters in Baghdad and across Iraq defy curfew as they hit the streets for fourth day rallying against corruption and unemployment.

04 October 2019Iraq
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Activists Assassinated in Basra Following Local Protests

Following their participation in the latest protests, two activists were assassinated in their home in Basra by unknown assailants.

04 October 2019Iraq
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Teachers Protest Against Controversial Contract System In Morocco

10,000 to 15,000 teachers gathered in the capital of Morocco, Rabat, to demonstrate against a controversial contract system and to demand full employment rights.

27 March 2019North Africa
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Protests Against Bouteflika In Algeria Continue To Grow

The Presidential elections in Algeria are set to take place on 18 April, however protests against the candidacy of Abdelaziz Bouteflika are unwavering.

07 March 2019North Africa
Mounting-frustration-drives-anti-Bouteflika-protests-in-algeria

Mounting frustration drives anti-Bouteflika protests

Algeria - Analysts say the government's stubbornness in sticking with ailing president even amid protests is under-estimation of shockwave already in motion.

01 March 2019North Africa
As-protests-continue-residents-of-Iraq's-Basra-call-for-autonomy

As protests continue, residents of Iraq's Basra call for autonomy

Basra residents, who have been protesting to demand services and jobs, are disappointed with the new government for not appointing any minister from Basra and call for the establishment of a Basra federal region.

13 November 2018Iraq
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Protests Continue In Southern Iraq As Authorities Tighten Security

The protests in southern Iraq have entered their 10th day. Despite statements and pledges from the Prime Minister, Iraqis continue to protest the lack of services, jobs, and infrastructure.

20 July 2018Iraq
In-struggling-Jordan-grassroots-movements-are-demanding-political-change

In struggling Jordan, grassroots movements are demanding political change

As its economy falters and protests continue to rumble, activists in Jordan and tribes are demanding greater representation.

10 July 2018Middle East
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