VOICED : Al menos 19 muertos en tres dias de manifestaciones en Irak

In Iraq, protests demanding political resignations and more jobs for youth have resulted in 19 deaths and 800 injuries. Despite a curfew and live ammunition used by security forces, the protests continue. The unrest stems from corruption, unemployment, and inadequate public services, forming a spontaneous movement without political or religious leadership. Moktada Sadar, a Shiite leader, has called for peaceful protests. The situation tests the government of Adel Abdel Mahdi, who has been in office for nearly a year. Iraq, plagued by years of war and insurgency, faces chronic shortages of water and electricity.

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