Iraq protests: Top Shia cleric gives support to protests
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Iraq’s top Shia cleric has given his support to protests calling for an end to rampant corruption and mass unemployment. Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani,...
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Iraq protests: ‘No magic solution’ to problems, PM says
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Iraq’s Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi said he accepted the “rightful demands” of protesters as he called for calm after three days of unrest....
Iraq protests: Curfew imposed in Baghdad amid widespread unrest
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A curfew is in effect in the Iraqi capital Baghdad after a second day of clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces. The restrictions...