This week, protesters in Iraq were out on the streets once again to demand an end to a wave of assassinations and intimidation by Iran-supported militia groups. At least 80 activists have been killed since 2019, along with more than 500 protesters. Demonstrators say they want the government to rein in the militias. The World’s Shirin Jaafari speaks with host Carol Hills to bring us an update.
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