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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 2019-12-18 Iraqi committee to investigate assassination of activists A new government committee will investigate the assassination and kidnapping of activists who have taken part in the mass protests. 2019-12-11 Iran-aligned factions targeted in Iraq's Amara Security sources say the attacks were committed against the armed groups due to their loyalty to neighbouring Iran. 2019-12-10 Syrian activists launch campaign to save Idlib A new social media campaign aims to draw international attention to the plight of civilians facing airstrikes and shelling in the Idlib region. 2019-12-06 Iran brings in Iraqi militias to suppress protests By bringing in foreign militias to help it suppress demonstrations, the Iranian regime has shown little regard for its own people. 2019-12-05 Iraqi, Iranian protestors reject IRGC and its agents Researchers tell Diyaruna the IRGC has had a direct hand in creating the conditions that are driving the angry protests in both countries. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next
