Iraq’s anti-government protests had an impact — even leading to a prime minister’s resignation. But the demonstrations have essentially been crushed since an influential Shite cleric withdrew his support.
Protesters near Baghdad's Tahrir Square. The concrete barriers have been erected by security forces who are trying to prevent demonstrations from moving closer to Baghdad's fortified Green Zone.Protesters near Baghdad's Tahrir Square. The concrete barriers have been erected by security forces who are trying to prevent demonstrations from moving closer to Baghdad's fortified Green Zone.
Sadr's actions have essentially crushed the protests, which have been unprecedented in Iraq's modern history. The largely Shiite protesters have challenged the political status quo established after the U.S. toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003 — demanding an end to a system that is divided along sectarian and ethnic lines, is rampant with corruption and is dominated by parties with ties to Iran-backed militias.
Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr drives a car as he joins anti-government demonstrators gathering in the central holy city of Najaf on Oct. 29, 2019.Haidar Hamdani/AFP via Getty Images Iraqi security forces and militia fighters, seemingly given free rein after Sadr withdrew his support, burned tents and stepped up attacks on the demonstrations. Protesters say Sadr militants are also responsible for a wave of stabbings, kidnappings and tent burnings, a charge the Sadr movement denies."The revolution and the Iraqi people will thank the blue hats,
The view in January of the"Turkish restaurant" high-rise building overlooking Baghdad's Tahrir Square, which was taken over by anti-government protesters since demonstrations broke out in October of the previous year.The view in January of the"Turkish restaurant" high-rise building overlooking Baghdad's Tahrir Square, which was taken over by anti-government protesters since demonstrations broke out in October of the previous year.
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