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Iraqis fear of worsening political crisis
Iraqi people voiced fear of a worsening of the political crisis erupted for months over the formation of the government.
The crisis reached its climax two days ago after Sadrist movement’s supporters stormed the presidential square and…
Basra mourns victims of Wednesday clashes
Mourners in the southern Iraqi city of Basra staged a large funeral procession Thursday for the four victims of the clashes between Muqtada al-Sadr supporters and the Iran-backed Coordination Framework movement.…
Iraqis call on leaders for a way out of political quagmire
Reactions of the Iraqi public varied to the political crisis that took a dangerous turn two days ago when the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, announced his retirement from politics. His supporters stormed several government…
Life returns to normal in Baghdad after withdrawal of Sadrists from the Green Zone
Supporters of Sadrist movement leader, Muqtada al-Sadr, started today, Tuesday to withdraw from outside the parliament building in the Green Zone and squares in central Baghdad. This came after al-Sadr called on his supporters to withdraw…
“Withdraw from Green Zone” Al-Sadr tells supporters
Muqtada al-Sadr, the charismatic leader of Iraq's largest Sia political grouping, called on his supporters to immediately withdraw from the country's parliament grounds and leave Green Zone in central Baghdad. "I will disavow members of the…
Iraq on edge after nearly thirty killed in political violence
Violence has killed at least twenty-five people and injured 380 others amid local and international calls for calm and a return to dialogue. Supporters of the Sadrist movement and other militant factions continued to clash with security…
Security tensions in Baghdad after al-Sadr announces retirement from politics
Iraqi authorities imposed a curfew in Baghdad from 3:30 pm local time today, August 29. The curfew is an attempt to contain protests started by Sadrist movement supporters just hours after Muqtada al-Sadr announced his retirement from…
Curfew imposed in wake of Sadrist riots
Iraqi authorities imposed a curfew in Baghdad from 3:30 pm local time today, August 29. The curfew is an attempt to contain protests started by Sadrist movement supporters just hours after Muqtada al-Sadr announced his retirement from…
Difficult living conditions force women to work as vendors
Difficult economic conditions in Iraq have forced many women, who have no one to provide for them, to work to make a living and improve their living conditions. Siham Ahmed, 53, is one of the women facing hardships that forced her to work…
Making it on Baghdad’s Al-Mutanabbi Street-Artist thrives in challenging times
The difficult living conditions and economic crisis in Iraq led 34 year old Ammar to turn his hobby into a profession to support his family. Ammar told A24 that he learned painting from his uncle about nine years ago, but he cultivated his…