Baghdad: new protests planned in 14 Iraqi provinces

Protests in Basra, Iraq

Earlier protests in Basra, Iraq. Source: AAP Image/ AP Photo

New protests are expected to be staged by a Shiite party in 14 Iraqi provinces on Friday.


SBS Arabic24's Baghdad correspondent Ashraf Alazzawi says the demonstrations planned by the Shiite Hikmah (Wisdom) movement will call for better services and combat corruption.

More is in his report from Baghdad.


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