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Iraq articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Iraq.​ Iraq is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​According to Freedom House, it "has conducted meaningful elections but political participation remains seriously impaired by sectarian violence". Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on the Middle East.

Angry Basra Youth Find Outlet in Iraqi Rapper’s Music

by DC Editors - February 23, 2019

Angry Basra Youth Find Outlet in Iraqi Rapper’s Music

A youth-led protest movement in the southern Iraqi port city of Basra, founds an artistic outlet in the words and beats of homegrown rapper Ahmed Chayeb.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iraq, Middle East, Political Artwork

Popular Iraqi Novelist Gunned Down in Kerbala

by DC Editors - February 4, 2019

Popular Iraqi Novelist Gunned Down in Kerbala

A motorcycle gunman shot dead an Iraqi novelist close to his house in the Shi’ite holy city of Karbala on Saturday, police and eyewitnesses said.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents

At Baghdad Workshop, Search for Iraq’s Looted Artifacts Gets Serious

by DC Editors - January 31, 2019

Search for Iraq's Looted Artifacts

Before Islamic State militants were dislodged from Iraq in 2017, they stole thousands of ancient artifacts. Most are still missing.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East, Political Artwork

Important Iraqi Provincial Elections to be Held in November

by DC Editors - January 14, 2019

Important Iraqi Provincial Elections

It is the third time for Iraq to announce a date for the provincial elections, which were initially set to be held simultaneously with the parliament elections in May.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East

Kids’ Rescuer Seeks to End Cycle of Hatred in Iraq’s Mosul

by DC Editors - December 28, 2018

Kids' Rescuer Seeks to End Cycle of IS Hatred in Iraq

Sukaina Mohammed Ali sees to end cycle of IS hatred in Iraq, rescuing children left wandering the streets after they were separated from their families.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Democracy Charity, Iraq, Kurdish People, Middle East, Syria

Nadia Murad — From Jihadists’ Captive to Nobel Winner

by DC Editors - December 13, 2018

Nadia Murad — From Jihadists' Captive to Nobel Winner

Nadia Murad survived the Yazidis of Iraq, by the Islamic State group before becoming a global champion of their cause and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Iraq, Kurdish People, Middle East, Political Dissidents, Syria, Women and Democracy

Raucous Iraqi MPs Halt Session to Vote on Government

by DC Editors - December 6, 2018

Raucous Iraqi MPs Halt Session to Vote on Government

Angry Iraqi lawmakers halted an attempt by Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to appoint the remainder of his government on Tuesday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East

Basra Cleric Who Led Iraqi Economic Protests Assassinated

by DC Editors - November 20, 2018

Basra Cleric Who Led Iraqi Economic Protests Assassinated

Basra residents mourned Muslim cleric on Sunday was killed outside his home after he suggested protesters to take up arms over poor public services in city.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iraq, Middle East, Political Dissidents

VIDEO: Experts Discuss Prospects For New Iraqi Government

by DC Editors - November 8, 2018

VIDEO: US Experts Discuss Prospect For New Iraqi Government

The Kurds are furious about their loss of control over Kirkuk, their second-class citizenship, and the status of their oil and security forces.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iran, Iraq, Kurdish People, Middle East

Artists Amid Mosul Ruins Reclaim Iraqi City’s Cultural Life

by DC Editors - November 1, 2018

Artists Emerge From Ruins of Mosul to Reclaim Iraqi City's Cultural Life

In a bold move, a community of Iraqi artists and activists have defied fears of fresh attacks to hold weekly book markets and photography exhibitions.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East, Political Artwork

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