Latest Updates on Iraq, 7 and 8 November 2019

– Al-Fath fraction of Parliament said we will support the reforming package of the government and monitor the government’s performance based on the timetable.

– A handmade bomb discovered under al-Sanak bridge, Baghdad.

– Amjad al-Dahamat, social activist, assassinated.

– Defence and security commission of the parliament claims support for the government and security departments efforts in a meeting with Adil Abdul-Mahdi.

– Um al-Qasr harbor resumes activities after it was closed due to protests.

– Spokesperson of armed forces: Anyone who closes the roads will be arrested.

– Iraqi teachers association ended their strike.

– Arrest and trip prevention verdict for former governors of Basrah and Babil.

– Arrest verdict for former manager of a branch of al-Rashid bank due to financial corruption.

– Continuation of providing service to protesters by Imam Hussain shrine.

– Raghad, daughter of Saddam Hussain, retweeted Reza Pahlavi about the incidents of Iraq.

– March of employees of Imam Hussain and Hazrat Abbas shrines in Karbala.

– Iraq human rights commission: In the last four days 23 people were killed and 1077 injured of both sides.

– Iraqi PM: We ask protesters to keep it peaceful to disappoint Iraq’s enemies.
Protests are involving terrorists and crimes activities now aiming at security of people to destroy the credit of the country.

– More than 15 rockets fired at a military camp in Qayyarah, south of Mosul. There are American forces in this camp.

– Erdogan: Some parties want to bring the Iraq’s protests to Iran.

– Hashad Sha’abi statement in support of Ayatullah Sistani’s message:
We have followed words of our Marja diligently and with attention. We have the same voice with our people and want the quick answer to people’s demands to have a graceful and free life in the country.