Thread by @HeshmatAlavi

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

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.
#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

#BREAKING
Jan 20 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Report:
-Clashes escalating across the city
-Locals controlling many streets
-Protesters reaching the Interior Ministry, from which security forces (said to be #Iran-backed militias) are opening fire using live ammunition
#IraqProtests

Jan 20
-Protests in Iraq & #Lebanon against corruption & #Iran's meddling are escalating following the killing of Qassem Soleimani
-Most cities in #Iraq are witnessing increasing protests
-3 dead, 40 wounded today in Baghdad
-Iran-backed militias are launching crackdown measures

Jan 20 - Karbala, S #Iraq
Protests continue against government corruption & #Iran's meddling in Iraq. Scenes resemble a battlefield as smoke rises in the air and sporadic gunfire is heard in the not too far distance.
#IraqProtests

Jan 20 - Samawah, S #Iraq
Protests are escalating against government corruption & #Iran's meddling in Iraq. Reports indicate several killed & dozens injured in Baghdad and other cities to the south.
#IraqProtests

Jan 20 - Diyala Province, north of Baghdad, #Iraq
Protesters are blocking roads & taking control over various areas. Anger is escalating over gov corruption & #Iran's meddling in Iraq.
Report: Three killed & dozens injured in Baghdad & other cities to the south.
#IraqProtests

Jan 20 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Iraqi Federal Police units aim directly & shoot at demonstrators.

Note: Pro-#Iran militia members have infiltrated Iraqi security forces. Such scenes look strikingly similar to Iran's Nov 2019 crackdown & killings.
#IraqProtests

Jan 20 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Protesters are blocking major roads & demanding a new government. Iraqis are saying they will no longer tolerate government corruption & #Iran's meddling in their country.
#IraqProtests

WARNING - DISTURBING

Jan 20 - Basrah, #Iraq
The voice of a protester being tortured by security forces, according to Iraqi activists.
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