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A #woman activist and #medic , Dr Riham Yaqoob, was shot dead today in #Basra in south #Iraq , where #Iran-backed militias have been targeting protesters and critics. Iraqi activists are living in fear as assassinations are becoming increasingly frequent 
Activist Reham Yaqoob who empowered #women through #sport, was assassinated today in #Basra in south #Iraq (video from @IrfaaSawtak )
August 16—Basra, S #Iraq
Locals took to the streets protesting #Iran's meddling in their country, government corruption & poor living conditions.
Sources say Iran-backed militias opened fire on protesters.
#IraqProtests
#مليشيات_ايران_تقتل_شباب_البصرة
Locals took to the streets protesting #Iran's meddling in their country, government corruption & poor living conditions.
Sources say Iran-backed militias opened fire on protesters.
#IraqProtests
#مليشيات_ايران_تقتل_شباب_البصرة
August 16—Basra, S #Iraq
Protesters in the streets set fire to a vehicle belonging to #Iran-backed militias that opened fire on demonstrators today.
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Protesters in the streets set fire to a vehicle belonging to #Iran-backed militias that opened fire on demonstrators today.
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August 16—Basra, S #Iraq
More footage of empty-handed protesters in the streets standing up to #Iran-backed militias that opened fire on demonstrators today.
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More footage of empty-handed protesters in the streets standing up to #Iran-backed militias that opened fire on demonstrators today.
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#BREAKING
Feb 5 - Najaf, southern #Iraq
Three protesters killed, 11 wounded by Muqtada al-Sadr’s #Iran-backed militias.
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Feb 5 - Najaf, southern #Iraq
Three protesters killed, 11 wounded by Muqtada al-Sadr’s #Iran-backed militias.
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Feb 5 - Najaf, southern #Iraq
Activists say protesters are being killed by #Iran-backed Sadr militia members. The city atmosphere is being described as a "war zone."
#IraqProtests
Activists say protesters are being killed by #Iran-backed Sadr militia members. The city atmosphere is being described as a "war zone."
#IraqProtests
#UPDATE
Feb 5 - Najaf, southern #Iraq
#Iran-backed Sadr militia members continue to open fire on demonstrators, activists say.
Al Hurra TV reports tonight's death toll has risen to seven demonstrators.
#IraqProtests
Feb 5 - Najaf, southern #Iraq
#Iran-backed Sadr militia members continue to open fire on demonstrators, activists say.
Al Hurra TV reports tonight's death toll has risen to seven demonstrators.
#IraqProtests
#BREAKING
Feb 1 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Iraqi president names Mohammad Allawi as new PM, nominee says
Protesters in Maysan Province, however, are clearly rejecting this appointee, adding they will not accept any candidate from corrupt political parties, especially those linked to Iran.
Feb 1 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Iraqi president names Mohammad Allawi as new PM, nominee says
Protesters in Maysan Province, however, are clearly rejecting this appointee, adding they will not accept any candidate from corrupt political parties, especially those linked to Iran.
#BREAKING
Feb 1 - Hillah, southern #Iraq
Protesters quickly in the streets protesting the candidacy of Mohammad Allawi as the new prime minister by Iraqi President Barham Salih.
Feb 1 - Hillah, southern #Iraq
Protesters quickly in the streets protesting the candidacy of Mohammad Allawi as the new prime minister by Iraqi President Barham Salih.
Feb 1 - Basrah, southern #Iraq
Demonstrators rush to the streets protesting the candidacy of Mohammad Allawi as the new prime minister by Iraqi President Barham Salih.
Demonstrators rush to the streets protesting the candidacy of Mohammad Allawi as the new prime minister by Iraqi President Barham Salih.
Jan 31 - Nasiriyah, southern #Iraq
College students are starting their rally by marching towards protest squares as gatherings against government corruption & #Iran's meddling continue.
#IraqProtests
College students are starting their rally by marching towards protest squares as gatherings against government corruption & #Iran's meddling continue.
#IraqProtests
Jan 31 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Protests continue against government corruption & #Iran's meddling.
#IraqProtests
Protests continue against government corruption & #Iran's meddling.
#IraqProtests
Jan 31 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Al Wathba Square
Clashes erupting between protesters & government security forces heavily supported by #Iran-backed militias.
Gunshots heard.
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Al Wathba Square
Clashes erupting between protesters & government security forces heavily supported by #Iran-backed militias.
Gunshots heard.
#IraqProtests
#NCRI and #MEK Supporters Organize Worldwide #Protests in Solidarity With #IranProtests and #IraqProtests ncr-iran.org/en/news/iran-p…
#FreeAllProtesters
#FreeAllProtesters
The #MEK and #NCRI supporters staged protests gatherings in Canada, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and Austria, chanting slogans in support of the #Iranian people’s uprising and echoing their desire for #RegimeChange.
In Sweden, the #MEK& #NCRI supporters held signs &chanted slogans in solidarity with the arisen people of #Iran.
#Iranian Canadians were out in the snow calling for the mullahs to be brought to justice for their #CrimesAgainstHumanity &demanded #FreeAllProtesters
#Iranian Canadians were out in the snow calling for the mullahs to be brought to justice for their #CrimesAgainstHumanity &demanded #FreeAllProtesters
Jan 26 - Karbala, S #Iraq
Massive rally against government corruption & #Iran's meddling in Iraq.
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Massive rally against government corruption & #Iran's meddling in Iraq.
#IraqProtests
Jan 26 - Nasiriyah, S #Iraq
Major march against government corruption & #Iran's meddling in Iraq. This is a massive response to yesterday's Baghdad rally launched by pro-Tehran groups.
#IraqProtests
Major march against government corruption & #Iran's meddling in Iraq. This is a massive response to yesterday's Baghdad rally launched by pro-Tehran groups.
#IraqProtests
Jan 26 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Protesters are chanting:
"Bye, bye Muqtada!" voicing their utter disappointment with Muqtada Sadr & his close relations with #Iran's regime.
#IraqProtests
Protesters are chanting:
"Bye, bye Muqtada!" voicing their utter disappointment with Muqtada Sadr & his close relations with #Iran's regime.
#IraqProtests
Escalation in #Nasiriya
After crossing the bridge, protesters surrounded police HQ of #dhiqar province. Reports say 60 protesters & 20 security forces injured in clashes
Earlier angry protesters burnt police vehicles reacting to a brutal crackdown which killed 4 &wounded dozens
After crossing the bridge, protesters surrounded police HQ of #dhiqar province. Reports say 60 protesters & 20 security forces injured in clashes
Earlier angry protesters burnt police vehicles reacting to a brutal crackdown which killed 4 &wounded dozens
Clashes have continued throughout the day in #Nasiriyah
Protesters say security forces trying to stop them & have burnt their tents. They accuse police of using live ammunition & tear gas which has wounded dozens
Southern Iraq's protests much larger & being repressed the hardest
Protesters say security forces trying to stop them & have burnt their tents. They accuse police of using live ammunition & tear gas which has wounded dozens
Southern Iraq's protests much larger & being repressed the hardest
Activists report heavy gunfire in #Dhiqar near the police headquarter building via @mustafairaqi0
WARNING - DISTURBING
Jan 21 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Al-Khilani Square
Activists say #Iran-backed militia members shot a tear gas canister directly at a protester, killing the man as a result.
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WARNING - DISTURBING
Jan 21 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Al-Khilani Square
Activists say #Iran-backed militia members shot a tear gas canister directly at a protester, killing the man as a result.
#IraqProtests
WARNING - DISTURBING
Jan 21 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Footage shows Iraqi security forces firing tear gas canisters directly at protesters at a very close & dangerous distance.
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Footage shows Iraqi security forces firing tear gas canisters directly at protesters at a very close & dangerous distance.
#IraqProtests
Jan 20 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Al Tayaran Square
Security forces are firing tear gas into crowds of demonstrators. Thousands of Iraqis in various cities are continuing protests against government corruption & #Iran's meddling in their country.
#IraqProtests
Al Tayaran Square
Security forces are firing tear gas into crowds of demonstrators. Thousands of Iraqis in various cities are continuing protests against government corruption & #Iran's meddling in their country.
#IraqProtests
Iraqis protesters are blocking roads to Baghdad as a deadline set for an end to government corruption & #Iran's malign influence in their country came to an end.
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#IraqProtests
Jan 20 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Al-Khilani Square
Protesters are gearing for massive rallies & strengthening their positions against #Iran-backed militias. Demonstrations continue against government corruption & Tehran's meddling in Iraq.
#IraqProtests
Al-Khilani Square
Protesters are gearing for massive rallies & strengthening their positions against #Iran-backed militias. Demonstrations continue against government corruption & Tehran's meddling in Iraq.
#IraqProtests
#BREAKING
Jan 19 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Tahrir Square
Reports indicate #Iran-backed militia & security forces are using live ammunition against protesters in the Iraqi capital's Al-Khilani Square.
#IraqProtests
Jan 19 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Tahrir Square
Reports indicate #Iran-backed militia & security forces are using live ammunition against protesters in the Iraqi capital's Al-Khilani Square.
#IraqProtests
Jan 19 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Teyran Square
Protesters are blocking roads with bonfires & taking control over various areas of the Iraqi capital.
#IraqProtests
Teyran Square
Protesters are blocking roads with bonfires & taking control over various areas of the Iraqi capital.
#IraqProtests
Jan 19 - Nasiriyah, S #Iraq
Large crowds of protesters are in the streets & taking control over various districts. Protests against #Iran's destructive meddling in Iraq continue.
#IraqProtests
Large crowds of protesters are in the streets & taking control over various districts. Protests against #Iran's destructive meddling in Iraq continue.
#IraqProtests
#BREAKING
Jan 10 - Karbala, southern #Iraq
-Angry crowd is advancing towards the local governor's office demanding the governor to step down.
-Security forces firing live bullets, tear gas
-Intense clashes continue
#IraqProtests
Jan 10 - Karbala, southern #Iraq
-Angry crowd is advancing towards the local governor's office demanding the governor to step down.
-Security forces firing live bullets, tear gas
-Intense clashes continue
#IraqProtests
#BREAKING
Jan 10 - Karbala, southern #Iraq
Protesters taking control of local streets.
#IraqProtests
Jan 10 - Karbala, southern #Iraq
Protesters taking control of local streets.
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#BREAKING
Jan 10 - Karbala, southern #Iraq
Protesters are attacking security forces.
Locals say many are in very high spirits following the killing of Qasem Soleimani.
#IraqProtests
Jan 10 - Karbala, southern #Iraq
Protesters are attacking security forces.
Locals say many are in very high spirits following the killing of Qasem Soleimani.
#IraqProtests
#BREAKING: Oman’s ruler Sultan Qaboos has called on the US and Iran to resolve their issues diplomatically and asked the international community to intensify efforts for peace in the region arab.news/pyz8x
#BREAKING: #UK Foreign Minister Raab says war in #MiddleEast is in no one’s interests arab.news/pyz8x
#BREAKING: #UK Foreign Secretary @DominicRaab says route is open to #Iran to engage in meaningful diplomacy arab.news/pyz8x
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TIME TO EVICT IRGC FROM THE REGION
Mrs. #MaryamRajavi, D President-elect of D(NCRI),described D elimination of Qassem Soleimani & Mehdi Muhandes, D head of Iraq’s suppressive Bassij force, ...
#FreeIran2020 #RegimeChange @realDonaldTrump @SecPompeo @SenTedCruz @USAdarFarsi
TIME TO EVICT IRGC FROM THE REGION
Mrs. #MaryamRajavi, D President-elect of D(NCRI),described D elimination of Qassem Soleimani & Mehdi Muhandes, D head of Iraq’s suppressive Bassij force, ...
#FreeIran2020 #RegimeChange @realDonaldTrump @SecPompeo @SenTedCruz @USAdarFarsi
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In this way, #Iraq, which had been delivered by the United States to the clerical regime on a silver platter, will be liberated from the yoke of the religious fascism ruling #Iran.
#FreeIran2020 #RegimeChange #IraqProtests
@realDonaldTrump @SecPompeo @SenTedCruz @USAdarFarsi
In this way, #Iraq, which had been delivered by the United States to the clerical regime on a silver platter, will be liberated from the yoke of the religious fascism ruling #Iran.
#FreeIran2020 #RegimeChange #IraqProtests
@realDonaldTrump @SecPompeo @SenTedCruz @USAdarFarsi
@realDonaldTrump @SecPompeo @SenTedCruz @USAdarFarsi 3
Qassem #Soleimani was one of the most vicious criminals in #Iran’s history. He was personally involved in the massacre of hundreds of thousands of people in the region and in driving millions of others from their homes.
#RegimeChange #FreeIran2020
@realDonaldTrump @SecPompeo
Qassem #Soleimani was one of the most vicious criminals in #Iran’s history. He was personally involved in the massacre of hundreds of thousands of people in the region and in driving millions of others from their homes.
#RegimeChange #FreeIran2020
@realDonaldTrump @SecPompeo
It was such a long day to end the year with! in this thread I’ll describe what I’ve seen today briefly about the attack against @USEmbBaghdad by Shia militias supporters. Read our story with @LizSly washingtonpost.com/world/iran-bac…
The tension between those groups and the US is way back before the last US attack against KH bases western Iraq and Syria, it’s linked to the tension between US and Iran and increased recently on October when the #IraqProtests anti Iran started.
Those groups considered the protests as conspiracy act by the United States because it’s threatening the Iranian influence in Iraq, they even described the protesters as “American Joker gangs”
#BREAKING: Several thousand Iraqis protest outside US embassy over air strikes arab.news/mk2t9
UPDATE: #Iraqis protest outside US embassy, some throwing stones at the gate, after air strikes on Iran-backed militia #KataebHezbollah. The strikes were a response to a missile attack that killed a #US contractor arab.news/y7262
#BREAKING: Tear gas fired to push Iraq protesters back from US embassy arab.news/y7262
THREAD👇
2019 was the year of 🌍 protests:
🇩🇿 Algeria protests erupted after Bouteflika’s fifth term re-election bid
🇸🇩 After bread prices tripled overnight, #SudanUprising topples al-Bashir
🇭🇰 Extradition bill triggers 7-month #HongKongProtests
2019 was the year of 🌍 protests:
🇩🇿 Algeria protests erupted after Bouteflika’s fifth term re-election bid
🇸🇩 After bread prices tripled overnight, #SudanUprising topples al-Bashir
🇭🇰 Extradition bill triggers 7-month #HongKongProtests
🇮🇶 #IraqProtests against corruption and economic mismanagement
🇮🇷 Anti-gov #IranProtests fuelled following a 50% fuel price hike overnight
🇱🇧 Proposed WhatsApp tax triggers nation-wide anti-gov #LebanonProtests
🇮🇷 Anti-gov #IranProtests fuelled following a 50% fuel price hike overnight
🇱🇧 Proposed WhatsApp tax triggers nation-wide anti-gov #LebanonProtests
🇪🇬 Corruption allegations against President el-Sisi & gov’t spark rare protests in Egypt
🇪🇸 Conviction of Catalan leaders triggers pro-independence rallies
🇻🇪 Venezuela protests both in support & opposition to Maduro
🇪🇸 Conviction of Catalan leaders triggers pro-independence rallies
🇻🇪 Venezuela protests both in support & opposition to Maduro
Dec 22 - #Iraq
Massive crowds are responding to calls for more rallies & general strikes protesting Qusay Al-Suhail's candidacy for the country's prime minister.
-Wasit Province
-Babylon Province
-Nasiriyah
-Al Muthana Province
#IraqProtests
Massive crowds are responding to calls for more rallies & general strikes protesting Qusay Al-Suhail's candidacy for the country's prime minister.
-Wasit Province
-Babylon Province
-Nasiriyah
-Al Muthana Province
#IraqProtests
Dec 22 - #Iraq
Massive crowds responding to calls for more rallies & general strikes.
-Baghdad
-Amarah
-Diwaniyah
-Basrah
#IraqProtests
Massive crowds responding to calls for more rallies & general strikes.
-Baghdad
-Amarah
-Diwaniyah
-Basrah
#IraqProtests
Dec 22 - Hillah, Babylon Province, S #Iraq
Massive rally of protesters chanting:
"You Iranian dog! You Qassem Soleimani!"
They are referring to #Iran's IRGC Quds Force chief Qassem Soleimani & condemning his destructive meddling in their country.
#IraqProtests
Massive rally of protesters chanting:
"You Iranian dog! You Qassem Soleimani!"
They are referring to #Iran's IRGC Quds Force chief Qassem Soleimani & condemning his destructive meddling in their country.
#IraqProtests
Dec 10 - Baghdad, #Iraq
The iconic Tahrir Square
Massive rally taking shape as many Iraqis from neighboring provinces are rushing to the Iraqi capital for a pre-planned anti-government rally.
#IraqProtests
The iconic Tahrir Square
Massive rally taking shape as many Iraqis from neighboring provinces are rushing to the Iraqi capital for a pre-planned anti-government rally.
#IraqProtests
Dec 10 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Thousands of Iraqis from various provinces are joining the massive rally in the capital's iconic Tahrir Square.
#IraqProtests
Thousands of Iraqis from various provinces are joining the massive rally in the capital's iconic Tahrir Square.
#IraqProtests
Dec 10 - Baghdad, #Iraq
More scenes of today's "Million Man March" in the Iraqi capital.
#IraqProtests
More scenes of today's "Million Man March" in the Iraqi capital.
#IraqProtests
Dec 9 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Based on previous calls for a massive demonstration in the Iraqi capital on Tuesday, December 10, locals from various provinces are reaching Baghdad and preparing for tomorrow's rally.
#IraqProtests
Based on previous calls for a massive demonstration in the Iraqi capital on Tuesday, December 10, locals from various provinces are reaching Baghdad and preparing for tomorrow's rally.
#IraqProtests
Dec 9 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Al Tahrir Tunnel
Following threats made by #Iran-backed militia leader Qeis al-Khazali, Iraqis are heard chanting:
"Qeis, you traitor! It's too late for threats!"
#IraqProtests
Al Tahrir Tunnel
Following threats made by #Iran-backed militia leader Qeis al-Khazali, Iraqis are heard chanting:
"Qeis, you traitor! It's too late for threats!"
#IraqProtests
Dec 10 - #Iraq
Iraqis from provinces neighboring Baghdad are rallying in the country's capital for a pre-planned massive demonstration. Many others are also holding major gatherings in important cities such as Najaf and Karbala.
#IraqProtests
Iraqis from provinces neighboring Baghdad are rallying in the country's capital for a pre-planned massive demonstration. Many others are also holding major gatherings in important cities such as Najaf and Karbala.
#IraqProtests
#BREAKING
Dec 6 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Six killed as gunmen shoot at protesters in a parking lot near Tahrir Square. Live ammunition used, fire also erupted.
My take:
#Iran-backed militias are resorting to such tactics aimed at installing fear among protesters.
#IraqProtests
Dec 6 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Six killed as gunmen shoot at protesters in a parking lot near Tahrir Square. Live ammunition used, fire also erupted.
My take:
#Iran-backed militias are resorting to such tactics aimed at installing fear among protesters.
#IraqProtests
Dec 6 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Activists say armed militias continue to target demonstrators with live ammunition.
My take:
#Iran-backed militias.
#IraqProtests
Activists say armed militias continue to target demonstrators with live ammunition.
My take:
#Iran-backed militias.
#IraqProtests
Remembering the Jewish refugees from #Syria and the immense suffering which Syria has never made amends for.
I made these images several years ago. Still, years later, not one country has made amends. Today on Memorial Day, we remember. #JewishRefugees
I made these images several years ago. Still, years later, not one country has made amends. Today on Memorial Day, we remember. #JewishRefugees
Remembering the Jewish refugees from #Tunisia and the suffering which Tunisia has never made amends for.
Today on Memorial Day for the Jewish refugees from Arab countries, we remember. #JewishRefugees
Today on Memorial Day for the Jewish refugees from Arab countries, we remember. #JewishRefugees
Remembering the Jewish refugees from #Yemen and the suffering which Yemen has never made amends for. Arab states ethnically cleansed their Jews - yet the world is silent.
Today on Memorial Day for the Jewish refugees from Arab countries, we remember. #JewishRefugees
Today on Memorial Day for the Jewish refugees from Arab countries, we remember. #JewishRefugees
#BREAKING
#Iraq Update
-Iraqi PM Adel Abdul Mahdi announces intention to resign
-Celebrations in Karbala
-AFP: Joy in Iraq's main protest site Tahrir Square after PM says he will quit
My take:
#Iran's regime is in crisis mode knowing its interests in Iraq are in grave danger.
#Iraq Update
-Iraqi PM Adel Abdul Mahdi announces intention to resign
-Celebrations in Karbala
-AFP: Joy in Iraq's main protest site Tahrir Square after PM says he will quit
My take:
#Iran's regime is in crisis mode knowing its interests in Iraq are in grave danger.
Nov 29 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Hafez al-Qazi Square
Clashes between security forces & protesters intensify following the prime minister's offer to resign.
#IraqProtests
Hafez al-Qazi Square
Clashes between security forces & protesters intensify following the prime minister's offer to resign.
#IraqProtests
Nov 29 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Tahrir Square
Massive crowd celebrating the news of Iraqi PM Adel Abdul Mahdi announcing his intention to resign.
#IraqProtests
Tahrir Square
Massive crowd celebrating the news of Iraqi PM Adel Abdul Mahdi announcing his intention to resign.
#IraqProtests
Nov 29 - Nasiriyah, S #Iraq
Activists reporting security forces are using live ammunition as they target demonstrators.
#IraqProtests
Activists reporting security forces are using live ammunition as they target demonstrators.
#IraqProtests
Nov 29 - Nasiriyah, S #Iraq
After security forces opened fire & injured many protesters, tribal members are seen joining the ranks of demonstrators surrounding a local police station.
#IraqProtests
After security forces opened fire & injured many protesters, tribal members are seen joining the ranks of demonstrators surrounding a local police station.
#IraqProtests
Nov 29 - Nasiriyah, S #Iraq
Security forces killed three protesters today & the youth are responding by burning four security vehicles.
#IraqProtests
Security forces killed three protesters today & the youth are responding by burning four security vehicles.
#IraqProtests
