January 2016
January 6, 2016
Protests by Hundreds of Shiite Militias in Baghdad Against the Execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr
Thousands of Shiite militia members protested in Baghdad against the execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, a Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia, reflecting widespread anger among…
January 2, 2016
EU Warns of 'Dangerous Consequences' of Sheikh Nimr's Execution
The EU's foreign policy chief criticized Saudi Arabia's execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, warning it could escalate sectarian tensions in the region. The execution has…