Tuk-tuks to the rescue in Iraqi unrest

Iraqis disdained tuk-tuk drivers and their vehicles until their volunteerism during the ongoing anti-government protests made them national heroes.

Iraq

Iraq on display

Iraqis are rising up against their corrupt government, but how can these revolutionary protests lead to lasting change?

Iraq

Rep. Elissa Slotkin praises Iraq protests, warns against Iran missiles at Al-Monitor breakfast

Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., discussed Iraq and Syria at Al-Monitor’s Middle East Mornings breakfast.

Iraq

New scandals pour more fuel on Iraq protests

The popular protests in Iraq are still spreading, putting the government into even more of a corner.

Iraq

Djerejian: In addressing uprisings in Middle East, first 'do no harm'

Former US diplomat Edward Djerejian also sees opportunity for US diplomacy in Gulf crisis.

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Protesters in Iraq’s Nasiriyah fear Iran-backed armed groups

In the southern Iraqi province of Dhi Qar, activists say they fear they will be targeted by Iran-backed armed groups.

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As Iraqi calls to amend constitution rise, Kurds fear loss of political gains

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is concerned that forthcoming Iraqi constitutional amendments will diminish their rights and lead to the loss of Kirkuk.

Iraq

Is Iran trying to hijack Iraqi protesters’ demands?

Political parties in Baghdad that are close to Iran may be trying to use Iraqis' ongoing protests as an excuse to change the parliamentary system to a presidential one — something the protesters have never asked for.

Iraq

Amr Moussa: In five years, 'you will not recognize' Mideast

In an interview, the former Egyptian foreign minister and secretary general of the Arab League reflected on the changes taking place in the region.

Iraq

Can Iraqi PM weather ongoing protests?

With an increase in the use of violence against protesters in Iraq, the call for change is also rising among internal and external actors.

Iraq

Religious authorities give Iraqi government new lifeline

While key religious leader Ali al-Sistani wants parliament to establish a road map for change, Iraqi politicians are doing what they can to chip away at protesters' demands.

Iraq

How Russia sees protests in Lebanon, Iraq

Russian officials have adopted a wait and see approach to the ongoing protests in Lebanon and Iraq, but the stance has some principles Moscow follows.

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