Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Iraq, in what they are calling a “Day of Rage.” The protesters are calling for more accountability from elected leaders, expressing anger and frustration with corruption, instability and a continued lack of dependable public services. The BBC’s Jonathan Head reports from Baghdad. The demonstrations have mostly been peaceful and prime minister Maliki tried to call off the protests, even while assserting the right for free speech. So far, protesters have not said that they want to destroy the government.
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