![epaselect epa07904556 Iraqi protesters take part in an anti-Iraq government protest in the al-Tayaran square in central Baghdad, Iraq, 04 October 2019 (issued on 07 October 2019). A wave of unrest and violent protests in Iraq have left at least 100 people dead and thousands injured. EPA/MURTAJA LATEEF](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/E3DRY7BDLVAVKOHCHZB3PTRLRA.jpg?smart=true&auth=09141bbfc57230ea5b67b2b02667eda818aaa27143918c20109a1c6cdfade2f7&width=400&height=225)
It is a travesty that the latest demonstrations in Iraq have been met with force and bullets instead of understanding and contriteness. EPA
It is a travesty that the latest demonstrations in Iraq have been met with force and bullets instead of understanding and contriteness. EPA
The Iraqi government should stop treating its people with indignity
They should be able to give them normality or they will not tolerate a lack of basic services for very long