Al-Nusur's demonstrators call the UN to support the moves of the IraqisAl-Nusur's demonstrators call the UN to support the moves of the Iraqis

Shafaq News/ The demonstrators of Al-Nusur Square in Baghdad threatened to escalate the protests if the political forces "did not leave the political process" before October 25.

In a statement, the demonstrators accused the authorities and political parties of corruption because they "divided Iraq among them, by displacing thousands, returning

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UNAMI calls on Iraqi forces and demonstrators to prevent more tensionsUNAMI calls on Iraqi forces and demonstrators to prevent more tensions

Shafaq News/ United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) called the security forces and demonstrators to avoid violence.

"In commemoration of the victims of the first March of 2019, we confirm that peaceful demonstration is a democratic right." The Mission said.

"We send our salute to the security forces for dealing with the current

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After 50 injuries, Protestors keep flocking the streets of BaghdadAfter 50 injuries, Protestors keep flocking the streets of Baghdad

Shafaq News/ Hundreds of demonstrators stormed the streets in Al-Tahrir Square in central Baghdad on Saturday to mark the third anniversary of the October 2019 demonstrations.

Shafaq News Agency correspondent said that other protestors, who refused the participation of the Sadrist in their move, flocked Al-Nusur square.

He also reported that the

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EU decries Iranian strikes on Iraqi KurdistanEU decries Iranian strikes on Iraqi Kurdistan

Shafaq News/ The EU on Friday said it "condemns in the strongest possible terms" deadly strikes this week by Iran on Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Iran launched cross-border missile and drone strikes that killed 13 people on Wednesday after accusing Kurdish armed groups based there of stoking a wave of unrest that has rocked the Islamic republic.

"Our

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President Barzani calls for coordination to overcome the obstaclesPresident Barzani calls for coordination to overcome the obstacles

Shafaq News/ On Saturday, President of Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, received the new-elected First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi.

The Kurdish Presidency said in a statement that both sides discussed the political developments in Iraq and the next stage in the Parliament’s work.

The two sides stressed

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Update: Dozens injured in clashes on al-Jumhuriyah bridgeUpdate: Dozens injured in clashes on al-Jumhuriyah bridge

Shafaq News/ Scuffles broke out between protesters and security forces, leaving dozens injured, as thousands gathered in the Iraqi capital on Saturday to celebrate three years after nationwide demonstrations against endemic corruption.

The latest protests in Baghdad come as Iraq has slipped into political paralysis since elections last October that

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