Iraq

While the sense of unity in Iraq brought about by victory over the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) still exists, poor economic conditions and poor public infrastructure continue to drive citizens’ frustration with the government. In October of  2019, protests broke out throughout Iraq. The main grievances of the protesters include high unemployment, pervasive corruption, and the government’s inability to deliver basic public services such as electricity, healthcare, and education.

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