Curfew called after protests erupt in Iraq

Irish Sun Sunday 27th February, 2011

The Iraqi capital Baghdad is now under curfew following nationwide protests which have called for more government accountability.

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Baghdad on Friday to demand more from their elected leaders.

While most of the gatherings were conducted peacefully, there were sporadic reports of violence.

Security measures have since been tightened with a curfew now in place.

Many of the people demonstrating said they weren't against the current government but wanted it to eradicate unemployment and tackle corruption in the instability and shoddy public services in the country.

Prior to the marches, top clerics had warned against participating in the protests, saying that terrorists could possibly launch attacks against protesters.

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Anyone that say or think that Iraq has a "government" is full of ****!! Iraq does not have a governmnet but rather, they have a mafia of a bunch of theives and losers that have cone form Iran.

Iraqwillfall - 2 years ago

Interesting that the top clerics would say that terrorists could launch attacks on the protesters, really? or do they mean their own security forces would be used and the terrorists?? blamed in the aftermath. It is becoming blatantly clear that these protests are not going to cease. The ruling parties in these countries are being held accountable, that is the peoples right. No way are the people going to stop what they are doing, no more tyranny,no more will they suffer under the hands of the elite, the walls are tumbling down everywhere,the domino effect is in full motion now. It is time for the people to make a stand and many will die to see a better future for their brothers and sisters. The peoples revolution cannot be stopped.

Amaya7 - 2 years ago

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