Posted on 11/24/2019 5:06:35 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal
Iraqi security forces have opened fire on protesters in southern Iraq, killing at least five people, amid ongoing anti-government demonstrations.
At least two people died and some 50 others were injured near the Gulf port city of Basra on Sunday.
Late on Saturday, at least three protesters were killed and more than 40 others injured in Nasiriya.
Since the violence began in October, more than 300 people have died and thousands more have been injured.
People are demanding an end to corruption, more jobs and better public services in the demonstrations, which have mostly affected southern Iraq and the capital Baghdad.
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“A World in turmoil”.
Yup, SHEESH! It’s almost easier to name the nations NOT in some form of turmoil.
This is a relatively new government. After the US and allies conquered Iraq, the UN used anti-Arafat Iraqi leaders and wrote a new constitution for the country, oversaw elections and thereby established a new Iraq. That is what I recall. What am I missing?? What has happened??
This is a relatively new government. After the US and allies conquered Iraq, the UN used anti-Arafat Iraqi leaders and wrote a new constitution for the country, oversaw elections and thereby established a new Iraq. That is what I recall. What am I missing?? What has happened??
It is an age old fight...Shia versus wahabi
Sorry brain fart.
That should be Shia versus Sunni
Don’t care, not our mess.
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