July 2018
Continued Protests in Baghdad and Several Other Cities in Iraq
Protests against government corruption and poor public services have erupted in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities, resulting in at least 14 deaths over 19 days.…
Iraqi Kurdistan Security Forces Retake Erbil Governorate Building
Iraqi Kurdistan security forces retook the Erbil governorate building from armed attackers, believed to be affiliated with the Islamic State, who took hostages and engaged…
Protests in Iraq Leave One Dead
Protests in southern Iraq against service shortages have escalated, resulting in one death and several injuries. The unrest reflects widespread dissatisfaction with government inefficiency and…
Death Toll in Anti-Government Protests in Iraq Reaches 3
Protests in Iraq against corruption and unemployment have escalated, resulting in three deaths and numerous injuries. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has raised the security alert…
Fifth Day of Protests in Iraq; Protesters Enter Najaf Airport
Protests in Iraq against corruption and public service shortages have escalated, with hundreds of demonstrators entering Najaf Airport and significant unrest in Basra. Ayatollah Ali…
Meeting with Khashayar Dehghan
Khashayar Dehghan, a 28-year-old PhD student, has been imprisoned since February 2018 following protests by Gonabadi dervishes against government repression. His case highlights the ongoing…