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Associated Press: Iraqi demonstrators are looking for oil money

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swept Iraq , a wave of angry and violent protests in Baghdad and the southern provinces , where the demonstrators were chanting for the fall of a political institution say it does not give them priority in their interests.
"The unrest is fueled by anger at the economy, which is flooded with oil money that has failed to provide jobs or improvements in the lives of young people, who make up the majority of those who take to the streets," the Associated Press report said.
"The province, which represents the lion's share of Iraq's crude oil exports, but we are unemployed and poor, even though we see oil rights flares every day, where millions of dollars have gone," said activist Huda from Basra.
The report added that "this leads to the question, oil represents approximately 85 to 90 percent of the revenues of the Iraqi state and is expected to reach the federal budget for this year about 79 billion dollars based on expected exports of 3.88 million barrels per day at $ 56 a barrel, as the Iraqi economy improved In 2019 due to higher oil production, GDP growth is expected to grow by 4.6% by the end of the year according to the World Bank. ''
“But with all this, Iraqi citizens rarely see the fruits of these wealth due to financial mismanagement, inefficiency, bureaucracy and corruption, where the total unemployment rate is about 11% while 22% of the population live in poverty. ”.
The report continued, “The system of political power in IraqThe quota-based system has enabled political elites to govern based on informal agreements and agreements, marginalize the role of parliament and alienate many Iraqi residents in the process. In social projects and much-needed infrastructure. ”
"Last year's budget ended with a surplus of about $ 21 billion, not because we had a lot of money, but because we didn't know how to spend it the right way," said one Iraqi official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The government or international organizations spend on ministry officials to cover expenses. ”
"Iraqi leaders are not yet ready to reform the system, which experts say is unsustainable because of a lack of resources and excessive dependence on volatile oil markets." Finished / 25 z

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Abdul Mahdi issues a statement on the recent kidnappings in the country
BAGHDAD: The Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, on Thursday, a statement on the recent kidnappings in the country.
Abdul-Mahdi said in a statement, received (Euphrates News) a copy of it, "We are witnessing an increase in cases of kidnapping by those who suggest that they belong to one of the institutions of the state, whether with real or false addresses."
He added, "The cameras recorded on 12/11/2019 the abduction of Major General Dr. Yasser Abdul Jabbar Mohammed Hussein, Dean of the Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development in broad daylight and in the Jadriya area of Baghdad and taken to an unknown destination."
"We strongly reject these practices and consider this act a crime punishable by law, and the perpetrators should release him immediately and unconditionally. It also deals with any other abducted person," he said. Authorized to arrest and execute orders. "
He pointed to "direct security and judicial departments competent actually investigations and the necessary investigations to identify the perpetrators and free the kidnapped,"
pointing out that "we draw a warning to the authorities that these acts or covered by it is not outside the penalty of the law no matter what she described, and certain sanctions await the outcome of these actions, As we have said repeatedly, we are between two options, either state or non-state. We will never accept any actions outside the laws, instructions and regulations of the state. "
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Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Thursday that an outlaw has kidnapped the dean of the Higher Institute for Security Development in Baghdad.

He said Abdul - Mahdi, in a statement to his office, said "We are seeing increasing cases of kidnappings carried out by the authorities suggest that they belong to one of the state institutions, whether real or fake addresses , "

adding: "It cameras recorded on 12/11/2019 abduction of Major General Dr. Yasser Abed Jabbar Mohammed Hussein, dean of the Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development in broad daylight and in the Jadiriya area of Baghdad and taken to an unknown destination. "

He continued: "We strongly reject these practices and consider this act as a crime punishable by law, and the perpetrators should release him immediately and unconditionally, and it also deals with any other abducted person, the law punishes the detention or detention of any person without judicial orders and non-authorized bodies Arrest warrants. "

He explained that "our security and judicial departments have already begun the investigations and investigations necessary to identify the perpetrators and free the abductees."

He continued: "We have issued a warning to those who carry out these acts or cover that they are not outside the law, whatever their character, and that certain penalties await as a result of these actions, as we have said repeatedly we are between two options, either the state or non-state. We will not accept any acts outside the laws And instructions and state regulations. "

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Iraq Protests Thursday’s Death Toll: Two Killed, 35 Injured

 
 Basnews English 14/11/2019 - 16:18 Published in Iraq
Iraq Protests Thursday’s Death Toll: Two Killed, 35 Injured
 

ERBIL — At least two Iraqi protesters were killed in Baghdad on Thursday after they clashed with the security forces, 35 others were injured.

According to media reports, security forces used tear gas and live ammunition to disperse the protesters.

More than 300 Iraqis have been killed since early October when the protests began in Baghdad and spread to other southern provinces. Up to 15,000 have been injured, officials said.

The United Nations has called on the authorities to avoid any actions that could endanger the protesters’ lives. It has also urged Baghdad to take immediate actions towards drastic reforms and meeting the protesters’ demands.

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Four Iraqi protesters killed, 50 wounded in renewed violent crackdown: report

November 14-2019     03:48 PM
 

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Four Iraqi protesters killed, 50 wounded in renewed violent crackdown: report
Iraqi demonstrators carry a wounded man during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq Nov. 14, 2019. (Photo: Reuters/Alaa al-Marjani)
 
 

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Amid a fresh bout of violent crackdowns on protests, four demonstrators were killed and 50 others were wounded in the Iraqi capital on Thursday, Reuters sources said.

This, along with other protests in southern cities, mark fresh tensions after two days of relative calm. Since their beginning on October 1, members of the security forces used severe measures to deter the demonstrations.

According to Reuters, the security forces used live ammunition, tear gas, rubber bullets, and stun grenades to contain hundreds of protesters near their camps in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square.

The security forces reportedly killed three people by directly firing tear gas canister at their heads. A fourth person died from wounds sustained by a stun grenade. Reuters wrote that at least fifty other protesters had been injured, including chokings due to tear gas.

Since they began in early October, widespread protests in Iraq have resulted in the deaths of at least 300, and some 15,000 have been injured, according to the Independent High Commission for Human Rights of Iraq (IHCHR).

Amid ongoing worries by government officials about the implications of the country’s current unrest to the economy, social media pages, human rights organizations, and media reports continue to show the use of government violence to counter and deter protests in various parts of Iraq, especially the capital of Baghdad and the oil hub of Basra to the south.

Those who have taken to the streets and many other Iraqis complain of high levels of unemployment, the dismal state of infrastructure and basic public services, and widespread government corruption, widely perceived to be at the heart of it all. Demonstrators are calling for radical change in Iraq’s political system, which they say serves the interests of a small governing elite instead of the general population.

Editing by Nadia Riva 

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Demonstrators in Iraq: We will not leave even if the protests last 40 years

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With their masks, helmets and clothes stained with blood and dust, young men control the checkpoints in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, chanting the fall of the government.
Iraqi youths have been participating in thousands since anti-government protests erupted on October 1 in the capital and quickly spread to the south of the country.
More than 300 demonstrators have been killed so far in the security forces' response to mostly peaceful demonstrations by firing live ammunition, rubber bullets and tear gas canisters directly at the bodies.
“We are here to demand justice,” said Mohammed, a young protester who only gave his first name. I want justice for my brother who was killed on this bridge, and I want justice for my friend who was killed here on this bridge. ” According to Reuters
Mohammed, wearing an Iraqi flag mask on his face to protect himself from tear gas, stood under the bridge of the Republic where violent clashes with riot police broke out over the last three weeks.
On top of it, hundreds of youths supervised concrete barriers, sheets of metal and tires, as the confrontation with security forces on the other side reached a dead end.
Nearby, volunteers such as Rand Mohammed set up voluntary medical clinics to treat the wounded.
"We are here to help our brothers in the square," Rand said of Tahrir Square in the city center. "We have to stay here to achieve what we want peacefully." Even if it takes so long. ”

* Widespread dissatisfaction
The demonstrations were dominated by young people from a generation struggling with rampant unemployment, a corrupt political elite and years of armed conflict. Despite Iraq's oil wealth, many live in extreme poverty and lack access to clean water, electricity, health care and education.
“I graduated as one of my first students in school, but no university accepted me,” said Ahmed, 27. Even if I graduated from university there are no jobs. Even if you want to work daily, you will need a strong medium now. ”
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has taken some action to try to calm the protests, the most challenging challenge to the ruling elite since 2003. The initiatives included financial assistance to the poor and more jobs for university graduates.
But the initiatives have failed to keep pace with the growing demands of demonstrators who are now demanding the demolition of Iraq's sectarian power-sharing system and the departure of leaders they see as corrupt.
"We don't have anything," said Mohammed Saeed Yassin. No wealth for the nation. Politicians know only theft and they steal from us ... We have to get rid of these corrupt officials. Without it, there would be no solution. ”
Protesters were outraged by the lukewarm response from their leaders and say they will remain on the streets until their demands are met.
"We are young enough," said Hussein, a protester wearing an empty tear gas canister around his neck. "We have no jobs, no salaries ... we won't leave, even if it lasts 40 years."

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Saleh: We are winning and uniting the champions in the football, protest, reform and defending arenas

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President Barham Saleh blessed the victory of the Iraqi team against his Iranian counterpart in the framework of double qualifying for the World Cups and Asia.
President Saleh said in a tweet on his Twitter account that he was proud of what he described as black Mesopotamia, who are wounding the Iraqi wound and presenting their victory to their people who are demanding reform.
He added that the victory and unity in the football, protest, reform and defensive arenas for the homeland, congratulating Iraq on its youth.

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Iraqi young protesters: 'We're not leaving, even if this lasts 40 years'

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SULAIMANI — Wearing surgical masks, motorcycle helmets and clothes stained with blood and grime, Iraqi young protesters populate the protest barricades of Baghdad, chanting for the government to fall.

Young Iraqis have been out in their thousands since mass anti-government protests kicked off on Oct. 1 in the capital and then quickly spread to the country’s south.

More than 300 people have been killed as security forces have responded to the mostly peaceful demonstrations by firing live ammunition, rubber bullets and tear-gas canisters directly at the bodies of protesters.

“We are here demanding justice,” said Mohammad, a young protester who declined to give his last name. “I want justice for my brother who was killed on this bridge. I want justice for my friend who was killed here on this bridge.”

Mohammad, wearing an Iraqi flag as a face mask to protect against wafting tear gas, was standing under the Jumhuriya “Republic” - Bridge, where fierce confrontations with riot police have flared over the last three weeks.

Above him, hundreds of young men manned barricades made of concrete blocks, iron sheets and tires, locked in a stalemate with security forces directly across from them.

Nearby, medical volunteers like Rand Mohammad had set up volunteer medical clinics where they treat the wounded.

“We are here to help our brothers in the square,” she said of central Tahrir Square, where thousands have been gathered daily. “We have to stay here to achieve what we want. Peacefully. Even if it takes a long time.”

 

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The protests have been dominated by young people, a generation blighted by rampant unemployment, a corruption-ridden political caste and years of armed conflict. Despite Iraq’s oil wealth, many people languish in poverty with limited access to clean water, electricity, healthcare or education.

“I graduated top of my class at school, but no universities would accept me,” said 27-year-old Ahmed. “And even if you graduate from university, there are no jobs...Even if you want to work as a day laborer, you need a powerful connection now.”

Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi’s government has taken some measures to try to quell the unrest, the most complex challenge to the ruling elite since 2003. Gestures have included handouts to the poor and more job opportunities for college graduates.

But these have failed to keep pace with the growing demands of demonstrators who are now calling for an overhaul of Iraq’s sectarian power structure and the departure of leaders they regard as corrupt.

“We have nothing – no schools, no decent hospitals. No riches for the nation. Politicians only know how to steal – they steal from us,” said Mohammad Saeed Yasseen. “We have to get rid of these corrupt officials. Without that, there’s no solution.”

Incensed by the lackluster response from their leaders, protesters say they will stay on the streets until their demands are met.

“We young people are tired and things aren’t great: we have no jobs, we have no salaries,” said Hussein, a young protester who wore a spent tear-gas canister around his neck. “We’re not leaving – even if this lasts 40 years.”

(NRT Digital Media/Reuters)

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12 hours ago, Butifldrm said:

The report continued, “The system of political power in IraqThe quota-based system has enabled political elites to govern based on informal agreements and agreements, marginalize the role of parliament and alienate many Iraqi residents in the process

Do you (anyone who cares to answer) suppose that this is the real reason the HCL hasn’t been passed?? Parliament knows that once the money gets to the provinces, it will all be stolen and the people won’t benefit from it?? I already know Parliament is full of thieves as well, guess I was just pondering while reading this article. 😗

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Iraq submits a report on human rights to the United Nations

An Iraqi delegation headed by Justice Minister Farouq Amin al-Shawani presented a comprehensive report on the overall human rights situation in Iraq on Friday, November 15, 2019, as part of the third round of the universal periodic review mechanism at the 34th session of the UN Human Rights Council. In Geneva.

The Minister of Justice said in his speech to the United Nations, read "Obelisk", that Iraq believes in the importance of interaction with the universal periodic review mechanism to build the human rights system in accordance with standards that preserve human dignity.

He added that the Iraqi delegation presented a comprehensive report on the overall human rights situation in Iraq, with all transparency, credibility and realism.

He stressed, "The Government of Iraq will put in its priority work to promote human rights and protect the fundamental freedoms of Iraqi citizens of all categories and components, in addition to supporting the work of activists and civil society organizations concerned with the subject of human rights."

The Minister of Justice concluded by saying that "Iraq will study the recommendations to be accepted and develop appropriate plans for implementation through a mechanism of cooperation and coordination between government institutions and civil society organizations and international organizations concerned with human rights."

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Sistani condemns the killing and kidnapping of demonstrators and demands a fair election law

 

 

BAGHDAD / ... Ali al-Sistani, on Friday, renewed its support for popular protests with a commitment to its peacefulness, stressing the need to prosecute and hold accountable anyone involved in the attack on demonstrators or security forces.

The authority's representative in Karbala, Ahmed Al-Safi, said, "The position of the Marjaiya is to support the protests and to affirm its commitment to its peacefulness and free from any form of violence, and condemn the attack on peaceful demonstrators by killing, wounding, kidnapping, intimidating or otherwise."

He also condemned the attack on security forces, government installations and private property, stressing that anyone involved in any of these acts - which are illegal and illegal - must be prosecuted and held accountable according to judicial procedures.

Sistani reiterated his call for a fair and impartial election law to "change the ruling powers" if the people wanted to change them, pointing out that the adoption of a law does not give such an opportunity for voters will not be acceptable and useless.
He said, "The government derives its legitimacy - in other than authoritarian regimes and the like - from the people, and there is no one to grant it legitimacy, and the will of the people is the result of the secret ballot if it is conducted fairly and fairly."

"Therefore, it is important to accelerate the passage of a fair electoral law that restores citizens' confidence in the electoral process and does not prejudice political parties and currents, and gives a real opportunity to change the forces that have ruled the country over the past years if the people want to change them and replace them with new faces."

He added that "the adoption of a law that does not give such an opportunity for voters will not be acceptable and useless, and must adopt a new law for the Commission, which is entrusted with the supervision of the elections, so as to document its impartiality and professionalism and enjoys credibility and popular acceptance."

Since Friday, October 25, Baghdad and nine other provinces have witnessed widespread protests demanding the dismissal of the government, bringing the killers of the demonstrators to justice and holding early elections under international supervision. Hundreds of demonstrators and security forces were killed and injured as a result of the brutal repression. Protesters suffered.   

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The Iraqi defense minister accuses a third party of targeting demonstrators with bombs not owned by the army or police

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This is the first of its kind explicitly stated by the Iraqi Defense Minister Najah al-Shammari that the armed forces are not responsible for targeting demonstrators with live bullets or tear gas.

In a serious and significant shift, al-Shammari said in televised remarks from France that the deadly tear gas was not imported by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense and that there is no such type of bombs in the armed forces or Iraqi security forces, accusing a third party of importing the deadly type of bombs.

The Iraqi defense minister said that the third party, who did not name him, was also responsible for targeting demonstrators with live bullets. It follows armed factions directly supported by Iran.

As the demonstrators prepared to start millionaires on Friday, November 15, 2019, under the slogan “Friday of steadfastness,” Iraqis were surprised by the sounds of two major explosions in the capital Baghdad just after midnight on Friday.

 

https://kitabat.com/news/وزير-الدفاع-العراقي-يتهم-طرفا-ثالثا-با/

 

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Demonstrators gather in the squares with “Friday of steadfastness” and security attempts to restrict the crowds to liberation

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Demonstrators in Iraq have begun gathering in preparation for the one million `` Friday of steadfastness '' called by the organizing committee of demonstrations on Friday 15 November 2019.

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In Diwaniya, demonstrators began gathering in the central square of the province, which was repeated in Tahrir Square in preparation for a new phase of escalation monitored by the United Nations to uncover the truth of the gases and bombs used against the demonstrators.

On the other hand, an Iraqi security source said that security forces fired teargas intermittently in al-Khalani square in the capital Baghdad on Friday morning;

In turn, the demonstrators clearly rejected the government's proposals for economic and constitutional reforms, stressing that there is no alternative to the resignation of the entire political leadership, including Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, and stressed the need to end Iran's influence in Iraqi affairs.

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Syrian President advises Iraqi demonstrators
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that the demonstrations in neighboring countries are not similar to what happened in Syria.
Asked if the demonstrations in Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan last month were reminiscent of the beginning of events in Syria, Assad said in a newspaper interview that "what happened in Syria was that" at first there was money being paid to groups of people to go out in Marches, there was a fraction of the people who came out with the demonstrations because he had goals in changing what the general situation
was. It is not possible to compare what happened in Syria with the situation of other countries. "
He added: "If the demonstrations that took place in neighboring countries are spontaneous and sincere and express a national desire to improve the political, economic and other conditions in the country, it must remain national, because other countries that interfere in everything in the world such as America and the West, especially Britain and France, no. This situation must be used to play a role and take things in a way that serves its interests. "
"The most important thing is that things remain in the national framework because they will have positive results and because they reflect the people, but when the foreign worker enters, they will be against the interest of the country and this is what we have tried in Syria," he said.
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Statement by the Iraqi government on the increasing cases of kidnapping

Statement by the Iraqi government on the increasing cases of kidnapping
Adel Abdul Mahdi, Prime Minister of Iraq
 15 November 2019 10:40 AM

 

Mubasher: Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi issued a statement on Thursday on the increase in kidnappings carried out by parties suggesting that they belong to a state institution, whether with real or fake addresses.

The following is the text of the statement published on the official page of the Prime Minister on the social networking site "Facebook":

We are witnessing an increase in kidnappings by those who suggest that they belong to a state institution, whether with real or fake addresses.

The cameras recorded on 12/11/2019 the abduction of Major General Dr. Yasser Abdul Jabbar Mohammed Hussein, Dean of the Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development in broad daylight and in the Jadiriya area of Baghdad and taken to an unknown destination.

We strongly reject these practices and consider this act as a crime punishable by law, and the perpetrators should release him immediately and unconditionally. And its implementation.

Our competent security and judicial departments have already initiated the necessary investigations to identify the perpetrators and free the abductees.

We warn those who do or cover these acts that they are not outside the law, whatever their qualities. We will never accept acts outside the laws, instructions and regulations of the state.

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The British newspaper The Independent, on Friday, the body behind the kidnapping of the head of the Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development Major General Yasser Abdul Jabbar in central Baghdad.

"The armed group that carried out the abduction of Major General Yasser Abdul-Jabbar, head of the Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development, is linked to a large parliamentary bloc in the Iraqi parliament, loyal to Iran," the newspaper said, citing its informed sources.

She added: "The decision to kidnap was made after Major General Abdul Jabbar refused to issue an order to accept a number of unqualified elements in the institute which he heads."

It is noteworthy that masked gunmen, driving modern four-wheel drive vehicles without registration plates, stopped the car of Major General Yasser Abdul Jabbar, head of the Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development, on the ministerial street in the Jadriya area in Baghdad, and then took him to an unknown place.

Commenting on the incident, Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi said in an official statement that he was witnessing an increase in kidnappings carried out by bodies suggesting that they belong to one of the state's institutions, whether with real or fake addresses. Jabbar Mohammed Hussein Dean of the Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development in broad daylight and in the Jadiriya area of Baghdad and taken to an unknown destination.

Abdul Mahdi added: We strongly reject these practices and consider this act as a crime punishable by law, and the perpetrators should release him immediately and unconditionally, pointing out that "the matter deals with any other abducted person, the law punishes the detention or detention of anyone without orders Judicial fundamentalist and non-authorized arrest warrants and implementation. "

 

Abdul-Mahdi warned those who carry out these acts or cover them that they are not outside the law, whatever their qualities, and that certain penalties await them as a result of these actions, as we have said repeatedly .

 

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The Supreme Council calls on Abdul Mahdi to take the initiative to accelerate the achievement of reforms

The Supreme Council calls on Abdul Mahdi to take the initiative to accelerate the achievement of reforms

 

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The Supreme Islamic Council (ISCI) on Friday called on the prime minister to take the initiative to accelerate the reforms, calling on the political forces to revise realism in line with new visions.

 

 

 

"The Shura Council extended the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq and coincided with the anniversary of the birth of the Seal of Prophets Mohammed" and "his grandson Imam Sadiq" A ", the regular meeting to discuss the developments of the reform protest movement."

"The Council stressed the importance of continuing peaceful reform protests to achieve the true demands," he said, calling on Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to "take the initiative to accelerate the achievement of the desired reforms beyond the partisan equation."

The council called on the political forces to "conduct a real review in accordance with the new visions created by the reformist protest movement as a unique opportunity for reform and reform."

"The Shura Council extended its thanks to these conscious youth who represented the good seed of a peaceful reformist protest movement," he said.

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The “good news” novel appears to be evolving as protests grow in the country, with the belief that the protests have become a major blow to Iranian influence, suggesting that the Iraqi people are fed up with Tehran's interference in the country's affairs, as confirmed by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a tweet. Modern.

Some cite the involvement of Iranian-backed armed factions in violence against demonstrators, and that the slogans of the demonstrators include "Get out Iran" and "Iran Libra Libra", suggesting that Iran may suffer losses as the demonstrations succeed.

According to the Foreign Policy magazine, despite the appeal of this novel to Americans who would like to see Iranian influence in Iraq decline after increasing over a decade and a half of the war, but it is wrong, it is the product of watching events through one perspective is the US-Iranian competition in the East The middle.

Although the United States and Iran have entered a new phase of competition in Iraq, after the tacit alliance to fight ISIS in the past five years, the bigger story is not about the superiority of either side in the conflict between Washington and Tehran; To demand change.

Mass protests have rocked the Middle East and North Africa 10 more times since late 2010, in Tunisia, Libya, Bahrain, Syria, Yemen, Algeria and Sudan, and twice in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon. Shortly before that wave of uprisings, Green Movement protests struck Iran itself, in which Tehran developed It has tested many of the tactics it has since used to crush dissent.

The outcome of some of these uprisings remains unclear, but with the exception of Tunisia, most of the results were negative, and now the world is waiting to see the outcome of Iraq taking the same course.

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Americans who follow events in Iraq tend to focus on what appears to be good news from a country often associated with bad memories.

For the Donald Trump administration, which has designed much of its regional policy on the goal of undermining Iran, the protests seem to be bolstering its campaign of maximum pressure to curb Iranian influence, but Washington needs to focus more on its weaknesses rather than Iran.

When the supreme religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, made clear his position on the unrest, he warned Iraqis that the protests would turn into an arena for settling scores between some countries in the world and the region.

While reports rush to portray anti-sectarian protests in a positive way, it should be noted that these protests are driven by Iraqi nationalism, which Muqtada al-Sadr tried to exploit.

 Iraqi nationalism is not generally associated with good news in the Middle East. It was the main driver of the 1980 war with neighboring Iran and the repression of Iraqi Kurds throughout that decade and even the use of chemical weapons.

Mitigating the repercussions of Iraqi nationalism became the main concern of the United States in the 1990s, and Iraqi nationalism poses the same danger to the US ability to operate in that country as the Iranian presence.

If Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi is removed from office, as those protesters demand, one of the following two scenarios will occur. Many others.

This will make the formation of a new government a very difficult task, and because Mahdi is aware of this, provided that his resignation is based on the cooperation of the two sides in the nomination of a new government first, which is betting that they will be unable to do.

If Abdul Mahdi is forced to resign, whether with a new government or not, there is no indication that the next government will be closer to the United States than Iran.

For example, Abdul-Mahdi's natural successor may be Muqtada al-Sadr, who was the first winner of the 2018 elections, and has long demanded that US troops leave Iraq.

The second leading candidate in the vote was an Iranian-backed bloc, whose members included people who launched attacks on US forces in the late 2000s in an effort to drive them out of Iraq. Some parties appreciate the training and equipment provided by US forces, but are unlikely to They gather to produce a result in favor of the United States.

The magazine pointed out that highlighting the dangers of what is happening in Iraq, does not mean to deny the legitimate demands of the demonstrators or ignore the shortcomings of the current political class in Iraq, demonstrators are struggling with real problems because of the ruling elites, including corruption, sectarianism and the weak economy.

They also carefully understood Iran's role in exacerbating many of these challenges, including tampering with Iraqi sovereignty and encouraging sectarianism, but it would be naive for the United States to believe that the expulsion of demonstrators from Abdul-Mahdi from power would destroy Iranian influence and achieve American goals.This is pure fantasy.

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Iraq ‘will never be the same’ after recent protests, top Shiite cleric Sistani says

15 Nov, 2019 11:54 / Updated 3 minutes ago
 
 

Iraq ‘will never be the same’ after recent protests, top Shiite cleric Sistani says

Iraqi demonstrators run away from tear gas thrown by Iraqi security forces during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq, November 15, 2019. © Reuters / Alaa al-Marjani
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Iraq will be deeply marked by the recent weeks of demonstrations demanding sweeping reforms, Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani said on Friday, in some of his strongest remarks yet on the protest movement.

In his weekly sermon delivered by a representative in Karbala, the country’s top Shiite cleric piled pressure on authorities to enact sweeping reforms in response to the deadly rallies, AFP reports.

“If those in power think that they can evade the benefits of real reform by stalling and procrastination, they are delusional,” Sistani said. “What comes after these protests will not be the same as before.”

Sistani also called for a new election law that would restore public confidence in the system and give voters the opportunity to bring “new faces” to power, according to Reuters.

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