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‘Day of Rage’ in Iraq

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 […]

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