k98nights Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Protesters demand justice in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square Friday, April 1st 2011 2:28 PM Baghdad, April 1 (AKnews) - Hundreds of Iraqi artists and citizens poured into Tahrir Square in Baghdad to demand resignation of “corrupt officials” and release of the detainees. Amid a heavy presence of security forces in the Iraqi capital, the protesting artists unveiled their dissatisfaction in a photo exhibition and live performance. AKnews correspondent from among the mass reported the protesters demand justice for the “corrupt officials” and “release of detainees.” One positive outcome of the contradictory interests in the Iraqi political arena has directly served the public. Iraqis increasingly become aware of violations against their rights and demand compensation from the government. Some reports by international human rights organizations as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch over violations against detainees in Iraq are confirmed by some committee in Iraqi parliament every now and then. This recognition has also definitely supported the public and contributed to its awareness. This is not the first time Tahrir has become a live tribune for chanting anti-corruption slogans. The displays began since Feb.25 and led to civilian causalities. A play highlighting the mishaps that Iraqis have so far encountered, was enacted in the Tahrir (Freedom) Square. Contrary to the previous Fridays, the shopkeepers and vendors are conducting their business, AKnews correspondent said, adding except for the routes leading to the square all the other passages are open to traffic. Not only Baghdad but many other spots in Iraq are witnessing sporadic public protests since Feb.25, the national day of anger. Reported by Bradost Lawin Lh/AKnews http://www.aknews.co...knews/4/228830/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HYDRANT Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 WELL-LITTLE HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT THE CORRUPTION THATS FOR SURE-JUST BECAUSE OF THE PROTESTERS STILL DISSATISFIED ABOUT IT--YOU WOOD THINK THAT THE GOI WOULD OF BEEN LOOKING INTO THIS VERY HARD-EVEN BEHIND CLOSE DOORS---BUT THEN AGAIN WE REALLY DONT KNOW HOW MANY ARE CORRUPT IN THE GOI ITS ONLY WHAT WE HAVE BEEN READING IN THE NEWS--BUT THEN AGAIN YOUR ALWAYS GOING TO HAVE CORRUPTION.I DONT KNOW--WE SHALL NEVER KNOW IN MOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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