Iraq protests13 Oct 2022Iraqis fear false dawn after MPs break deadlockThe country has a new president after a year-long political crisis that has sparked violent protests.13 Oct 202230 Aug 2022The influential Shia cleric behind Iraq protestsMoqtada al-Sadr has been a powerful influence in Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003.30 Aug 202230 Aug 2022Tense calm in Baghdad after cleric issues appealMoqtada al-Sadr, who has millions of followers, apologised to Iraqis for clashes which left 23 dead.30 Aug 202230 Aug 2022Deadly violence rocks Baghdad after Sadr quitsPowerful Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr apologises to Iraqis, as clashes leave at least 23 people dead.30 Aug 202229 Aug 2022Protesters storm Iraq's presidential palaceMoqtada al-Sadr supporters storm Iraq's presidential palace after the powerful Shia cleric retires.29 Aug 202212 Oct 2021Nationalist cleric Sadr claims Iraq election winMoqtada al-Sadr vows to end foreign interference in Iraq after his supporters win the most seats.12 Oct 202110 Oct 2021Iraqis vote in polls triggered by mass protestsThe election was brought forward by six months in response to unprecedented nationwide unrest.10 Oct 202110 May 2021Iraqi journalist shot day after activist's killingTV reporter Ahmed Hassan and protest leader Ihab al-Wazni were targeted by unidentified gunmen.10 May 202116 Dec 2020Iraqi activist 'killed by gunmen in Baghdad'Salah al-Iraqi played a prominent role in anti-government protests in Iraq's capital.16 Dec 2020...
