Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Iraq: Thousands protests ahead of deadline to name new PM

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IRAQ: Thousands of protesters blocked bridges, roads and building in several cities in southern Iraq on Sunday. The protesters were demanding an independent prime minister as the deadline to choose an interim leader looms. Baghdad is set to announce a provisional prime minister at midnight on Sunday following the resignation last month of Adil Abdul-Mahdi. Prime Minister Adel Abdul … Read more

Curfew imposed after violent protests in Baghdad

Iraq protest

Curfew has been declared in Baghdad starting early on Thursday until further notice owing to an anti-government demonstrations in Baghdad and several other cities of Iraq. The Prime Minister of Iraq Adel Abdul Mahdi announced late on Wednesday, after two days of nationwide anti-government protests turned violent. According to the statement issued by the commander-in-chief … Read more