Protests continue in Iraq -- with or without the attention of the US media. Sura Ali (RUDAW) reports:
Violent clashes between protesters and security forces resumed on Sunday
in central Iraq’s city of Najaf for a second day in a row, activists
confirmed to Rudaw English, calling for the local government’s
resignation.
Protesters have for two days gathered near the Najaf governor building,
demanding the resignation of the local government for its failure to
provide basic services and corruption. Others blocked several of the
city’s main streets in the province, burning tires.
On both days clashes erupted between security forces and the
demonstrators, leading to the injuring of dozens, as well as random
arrests, activists say.
"The demonstrations will continue until the dismissal of Luay Al-Yasiri
[the governor] and his deputies," Najaf activist Saif al-Mansouri told
Rudaw English on Sunday, saying they have received no indication from
the government that it appears to heed their calls.
In a brief report, AP notes the protesters are "demanding the resignation of the regional governor and his two deputies because of corruption." BAS NEWS offers a brief report as well. RT Tweets:
Najaf was not the only scene of protests in Iraq today. NRT Tweets:
Tomorrow protests are expected in Basra in response to the assassination of Jasb Hatab Aboud, the father of activist Ali Jasb who has been missing since October 2019.
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