Iraq: Protesters storm Parliament building in Baghdad, chant anti-Iran curses
2 years, 5 months ago

Iraq: Protesters storm Parliament building in Baghdad, chant anti-Iran curses

India TV News  

Highlights The demonstrators were seen walking on tables of the parliament floor, leafing through folders Protesters were No lawmakers were present. Only security forces were inside the building Iraq Parliament Protest: Hundreds of Iraqi protesters breached Baghdad’s parliament Wednesday chanting anti-Iran curses in a demonstration against a nominee for prime minister by Iran-backed parties. Earlier in the day, demonstrators breached Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses the parliament and other government buildings, as well as foreign embassies. Protesters chanted curses against Iran and said, “Sudani, out!” Riot police had attempted to repel the protesters using water cannons, but demonstrators scaled the cement barrier walls and pulled down slabs using ropes to enter the Green Zone. Protesters also chanted: “Maliki, garbage!” The Framework, in a statement, said they had known of “calls urging chaos, stirring up strife,” within the last 24 hours since nominating al-Sudani.

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Tensions soar as rival protests take place near Iraqi parliament
2 years, 5 months ago

Tensions soar as rival protests take place near Iraqi parliament

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of al-Sadr supporters resume their sit-in inside parliament in Baghdad’s Green Zone as counter-demonstrations take place nearby. The Iraqi parliament sits in Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone – also home to government buildings and embassies – which al-Sadr supporters stormed with ease twice last week as security forces stood back. Al Jazeera’s Dorsa Jabbari, reporting from inside the Green Zone, …

Iraqi protesters storm parliament in Baghdad, set up sit-in
2 years, 5 months ago

Iraqi protesters storm parliament in Baghdad, set up sit-in

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — Thousands of followers of an influential Shiite cleric stormed into Iraq’s parliament on Saturday, for the second time this week, protesting government formation efforts led by his rivals, an alliance of Iran-backed groups. Al-Sadr’s rivals in the Coordination Framework — an alliance of Shiite parties backed by Iran and lead by former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki — showed …

Iraqi protesters breach parliament building in Baghdad
2 years, 5 months ago

Iraqi protesters breach parliament building in Baghdad

India Today  

Hundreds of followers of an influential Shiite cleric breached Iraq’s parliament on Saturday, the second time in a week, to protest the government formation efforts by Iran-backed groups. Thousands of demonstrators, the followers of influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, used ropes to pull down cement barricades leading to the gate of Iraq’s Green Zone, which houses official buildings and foreign embassies. …

Iraqi security forces clash with followers of cleric
2 years, 5 months ago

Iraqi security forces clash with followers of cleric

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Iraqi security forces hurled gas …

Iraqi protesters storm parliament for second time in a week
2 years, 5 months ago

Iraqi protesters storm parliament for second time in a week

Al Jazeera  

Supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr occupy parliament to prevent the nomination of a new PM. Protesters have once again breached Iraq’s parliament in a show of support for influential Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr, leaving at least 125 people injured and escalating a political standoff. “We are calling for a government free from corruption … and those are the demands …

Baghdad: More than 100 injured in clashes as demonstrators storm Iraq’s parliament
2 years, 5 months ago

Baghdad: More than 100 injured in clashes as demonstrators storm Iraq’s parliament

CNN  

Baghdad, Iraq CNN — More than 100 people have been injured in clashes in Baghdad on Saturday after protesters rallying against the nomination of a new prime minister managed to breach the Iraqi capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone for the second time this week. Outgoing Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi urged the protesters to be “calm, patient, and rational,” in a …

Hundreds of Iraqi protesters storm parliament against PM nominee
2 years, 5 months ago

Hundreds of Iraqi protesters storm parliament against PM nominee

India Today  

Supporters of powerful Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr on Wednesday stormed parliament after penetrating the capital's high-security government Green Zone, protesting against a rival bloc's nomination for prime minister. Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi called on the protesters to "immediately withdraw" from the heavily fortified Green Zone, which is home to both government buildings and diplomatic missions. Iraq was plunged deeper into …

Protesters enter Iraqi parliament, chant curses against Iran
2 years, 5 months ago

Protesters enter Iraqi parliament, chant curses against Iran

India Today  

Hundreds of Iraqi protesters breached Baghdad’s parliament on Wednesday, chanting curses against Iran, in a protest against the selection of a nominee for prime minister by Iran-backed parties. Supporters of al-Sadr protest inside the parliament building in Baghdad The breach came amid the biggest protest since Iraqi elections were held in October. Earlier Wednesday, demonstrators, many among them the followers …

Iraqi protesters storm the parliament in Baghdad’s Green Zone
2 years, 5 months ago

Iraqi protesters storm the parliament in Baghdad’s Green Zone

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of the demonstrators, mostly supporters of Iraqi Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr, break into the heavily fortified Green Zone in protest at a rival bloc’s nomination for prime minister. Hundreds of Iraqi demonstrators, most of them followers of the Iraqi Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr, have stormed the parliament building in Baghdad to protest against the nomination for prime minister by …

Iraqi protesters break into parliament denouncing the nomination of new premier
2 years, 5 months ago

Iraqi protesters break into parliament denouncing the nomination of new premier

CNN  

Baghdad, Iraq CNN — Hundreds of angry protesters loyal to the powerful cleric Muqtada al-Sadr broke into Baghdad’s heavily protected Green Zone on Wednesday, denouncing the nomination of a new prime minister. Iraq has struggled to form a new government since parliamentary elections in October; Sadr’s own attempts to form a government have previously foundered amid opposition from rival blocs. …

Iraq PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi unhurt after drone attack on his residence, calls for 'calm and restraint'
3 years, 2 months ago

Iraq PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi unhurt after drone attack on his residence, calls for 'calm and restraint'

Firstpost  

“I’m doing fine, praise be to God, and I call for calm and restraint on the part of everyone for the good of Iraq,” Kadhemi wrote on Twitter, after what his office called a “failed assassination attempt”. Baghdad: Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi said he was unhurt and appealed for “calm and restraint” after a drone attack on his residence …

Protests against Iraq election results turn violent
3 years, 2 months ago

Protests against Iraq election results turn violent

Al Jazeera  

Supporters of political parties that suffered losses in last month’s polls clash with security forces outside Baghdad’s Green Zone. Protests against the results of Iraq’s recent parliamentary election have turned violent in Baghdad, with demonstrators denouncing “fraud” clashing with security forces outside the capital’s high-security Green Zone. The results of the October 10 parliamentary vote showed that a bloc led …

Dozens of Iraqi protesters wounded in clashes with security forces as anti-government unrest resumes in Baghdad
4 years, 11 months ago

Dozens of Iraqi protesters wounded in clashes with security forces as anti-government unrest resumes in Baghdad

Firstpost  

Baghdad: Dozens of Iraqi protesters were wounded in Baghdad and other cities on Monday in clashes with security forces who were trying to clear blocked roads, security and medical sources said, as anti-government unrest resumed after a lull of several weeks. In Baghdad’s Tayaran Square overnight, protesters threw petrol bombs and stones at police who responded with tear gas and …

Iraq: Anti-government protesters denounce pro-Iran crowds
5 years ago

Iraq: Anti-government protesters denounce pro-Iran crowds

Al Jazeera  

Anti-gov’t protesters in Baghdad accuse authorities of double standard for not cracking down on pro-Iran demonstrators. Protesters have for months occupied Baghdad’s iconic Tahrir Square, just across the Tigris River from the Green Zone, home to government offices, the United Nations headquarters and foreign embassies. Al Jazeera’s Simona Foltyn said that the anti-government demonstrators, who have been protesting for nearly …

Gunmen open fire at anti-govt demonstrators in Baghdad's Khilani Square; 15 including two policemen killed, 60 wounded
5 years, 1 month ago

Gunmen open fire at anti-govt demonstrators in Baghdad's Khilani Square; 15 including two policemen killed, 60 wounded

Firstpost  

The attack came a day after a string of suspicious stabbing incidents targeting demonstrators left at least 13 wounded in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square Baghdad: Gunmen in cars opened fire on Friday in Baghdad’s Khilani Square leaving at least 15 people dead and 60 wounded, Iraqi security and medical officials said. The attack came a day after a string of suspicious …

Iraq’s Shiite clerics condemn attacks on protesters
5 years, 2 months ago

Iraq’s Shiite clerics condemn attacks on protesters

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Shiite religious establishment on Friday condemned attacks on peaceful protesters after a month of massive anti-government demonstrations in which security forces have killed at least 250 people. Thousands of protesters continued to clash with security forces on two bridges leading from Baghdad’s Tahrir Square to the heavily fortified Green Zone where the government is headquartered. Ahmed al-Safi, …

Iraqi protesters say they have videos of government atrocities. An internet blackout is stopping the world from seeing them
5 years, 3 months ago

Iraqi protesters say they have videos of government atrocities. An internet blackout is stopping the world from seeing them

CNN  

Baghdad, Iraq CNN — By night, Baghdad’s streets are eerily quiet, punctuated with smatterings of gunfire – be it a single shot or something more sustained and intense. Iraq’s army has admitted to the use of “excessive force” against protesters in al-Sadr district, according to a statement posted to the Iraqi state security Facebook page on Monday. “Accountability measures have …

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