Deshhit: Protests erupt in Iraq after Shia cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr announces retirement from politics
The situation in Iraq is becoming similar to what was happening in Sri Lanka a few weeks ago. When Iraq's Shia cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr announced his retirement from politics, his supporters created a ruckus in Baghdad. Protesters occupied Rashtrapati Bhavan. There were clashes between the supporters of Al-Sadr and the security forces at many places.
Aug 30, 2022, 22:24 PM IST
Deadly clashes erupt in Iraq's capital Baghdad
Deadly clashes erupt in Iraq's capital Baghdad. The situation has reached to such an extent that the crowd has entered Rashtrapati Bhavan. So far more than 20 people have been killed in the firing of security forces. In fact, Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced his retirement from politics, after which a clash broke out between his supporters and Iran supporters.
Aug 30, 2022, 17:20 PM IST
Iraqi parliament passes resolution to end foreign troop presence
A resolution passed by a special session of parliament said the government should cancel its request for assistance from a US-led coalition. Parliament resolutions, unlike laws, are non-binding to the government. But this one is likely to be heeded: Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi had earlier called on parliament to end foreign troop presence as soon as possible.
Jan 05, 2020, 21:10 PM IST
Iraq's Sunni ministers to boycott cabinet sessions
Iraq`s Sunni lawmakers and ministers have decided to boycott Tuesday`s Parliament and government sessions to protest against the violence targeting the Sunni Arab community in Diyala province.
Jan 19, 2016, 15:25 PM IST
