Iraq turmoil

Sadr’s call for delay in Iraqi government formation deemed impractical

Mass protests have been sweeping the southern provinces since July 8 as anger grows over a serious lack of basic services, such as electricity and drinking water, and the high rates of unemployment and poverty
At least 12 protesters were killed and hundreds were wounded, most of them policemen

By SUADAD AL-SALHY · 19 July 2018