Waving portraits of the "martyrs" killed in rallies three years ago, hundreds of protestors clashed with security forces in Iraqi cities to mark three years since nationwide demonstrations broke out against endemic corruption. The fresh protests come amid political paralysis since elections last year failed to bring in a new...
Iraqis grow weary of squabbling political parties
Iraq has been ravaged by decades of conflict and endemic corruption. It is blighted by ailing infrastructure, power cuts and crumbling public services, and now faces water shortages as drought ravages swathes of the country
Iraq once more into presidential vote unknown
Saturday's session risks underscoring the sharp divide in Iraqi politics between Sadr and the powerful Coordination Framework that includes the pro-Iran Fatah Alliance.
