Demonstrations
Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam
Middle East
November 1, 2019
Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Thousands of Iraqis thronged central Baghdad on Friday demanding the root-and-branch downfall of the political elite, in…
Iran intervenes to prevent ousting of Iraqi prime minister: sources
Middle East
November 1, 2019
Iran intervenes to prevent ousting of Iraqi prime minister: sources
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iran has stepped in to prevent the ouster of Iraqi Prime Minister Abdel Abdul Mahdi by two…
Lebanon’s banks reopen after 2-week closure due to protests
Middle East
November 1, 2019
Lebanon’s banks reopen after 2-week closure due to protests
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s private banks have reopened after a two-week closure because of anti-government protests. The reopening on Friday…
Lebanon struggles to reopen roads as sit-ins continue
Middle East
October 31, 2019
Lebanon struggles to reopen roads as sit-ins continue
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese security forces were still struggling to open some roads Thursday as protesters continued their civil disobedience…
Paralyzed by protests, Lebanon’s fiscal crisis worsens
Middle East
October 31, 2019
Paralyzed by protests, Lebanon’s fiscal crisis worsens
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese banks have been closed for the last two weeks as the government grapples with mass demonstrations…
Lebanese army opens major roads after PM’s resignation
Middle East
October 30, 2019
Lebanese army opens major roads after PM’s resignation
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese soldiers are reopening major roads that had been closed by protesters for nearly two weeks, paralyzing…
Protests in Iraq and Lebanon pose a challenge to Iran
Middle East
October 30, 2019
Protests in Iraq and Lebanon pose a challenge to Iran
BAGHDAD (AP) — The day after anti-government protests erupted in Iraq, Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani flew into Baghdad late at…
Lebanese prime minister quits amid anti-government protests
Middle East
October 30, 2019
Lebanese prime minister quits amid anti-government protests
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s prime minister resigned Tuesday, bowing to one of the central demands of anti-government demonstrators shortly after…
Hezbollah supporters break up Lebanon protest camp
Middle East
October 29, 2019
Hezbollah supporters break up Lebanon protest camp
BEIRUT (AP) — Hundreds of Lebanese supporters of the militant Hezbollah group, some wielding sticks, attacked a protest camp set…
18 killed in attack against protesters in Iraq’s Karbala
Middle East
October 29, 2019
18 killed in attack against protesters in Iraq’s Karbala
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi security forces wearing masks and black plainclothes opened fire at protesters in the Shiite holy city…