Protests Protests 2020-06-22 Thousands turn out for Daraa anti-Iran protest The protests followed a deadly attack on a bus carrying soldiers who had once fought for the opposition as they returned from training. Protests 2020-06-08 Sweida residents protest against Syrian regime Dozens of demonstrators have taken part in recent protests against rising prices and a lack of security in the southern province. Protests 2020-05-27 Idlib's displaced agitate for their return home Internally displaced persons in the north-western province of Idlib have been gathering in large numbers to demand a return home. Protests 2020-04-21 Iraqi activists, journalists continue to be targeted Some accuse Iran-backed militias of carrying out recent assassinations and abductions of Iraqi activists and journalists covering protests. Protests 2020-04-14 Syrian activists protest on M4 highway in Idlib Demonstrators are attempting to block Russian-Turkish patrols along the strategic highway, sparking tensions among armed groups. Protests 2020-02-07 Top Iraq cleric condemns attacks on protestors In his Friday sermon, top Shia cleric Ali al-Sistani said it falls to state security forces alone to maintain security and stability amid protests. Protests 2020-02-06 Iran-backed militias 'unwelcome' in Iraqi society Iraqis accuse these militias of being 'disloyal to Iraq and working against demonstrators' in their quest to rid the country of corruption. Protests 2020-01-22 'Armed men' gun down Iraqi activist in Basra A civil society activist who had been part of a group giving medical care to demonstrators was shot to death by armed men in an SUV. Protests 2020-01-21 Iraqi protestors escalate demands for reforms Many accuse Iran of hindering Iraq politically and economically, saying Iran's overreach has contributed to corruption and poor services. Protests 2020-01-14 Syrian regime loses its grip on Daraa province Armed youths have been attacking and occupying regime checkpoints in the southern province amid a growing climate of anti-regime sentiment. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Next
