Protests 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. 2019-12-04 Iraqi Christians cancel Christmas celebrations in solidarity with protests A large segment of Iraq's Christian community is expressing solidarity with protests that have left nearly 430 dead and 20,000 wounded. 2019-12-03 Pompeo points to Iran in Mideast protests Opposition to the Iranian regime has been the uniting factor behind protests in Iraq, Lebanon and Iran itself, said the US Secretary of State. 2019-12-02 Iraq parties in talks over new PM amid anti-Iran fervour Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has stepped down following a wave of violence that led to over 420 deaths, mostly among protestors. 2019-11-26 Iraqi protestors denounce 'hostile behaviour' of Iran-backed militias The militias consider the protests a threat to their very existence and to the influence of the IRGC in Iraq. 2019-11-19 Najaf unhappy with 'foreign interference' in Iraqi affairs The Iranian regime is worried that the current protests will gain in size and momentum and undermine its influence in Iraq, analysts say. 2019-11-18 Iran spy agency leaks reveal 'vast' sway in Iraq Leaked reports show Iran has been working to maintain Iraq as a client state and ensure political factions loyal to Tehran remain in power. 2019-11-13 Daraa protesters decry creeping Iranian influence Demonstrators expressed their anger at the expansion of Iranian influence in the region and the policies and actions of the Syrian regime. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next
