Iraq protests: UN and US call for reforms to help end unrest
Iraq's leaders have said they agree on the need for "radical reform" The UN and US have urged the Iraqi government to stop using violence against protesters, pass electoral reforms and hold early elections. Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis have taken to the streets since 1 October to demand more jobs, an end to corruption, and better public services. At least 319 people have been killed at the protests, where security forces have fired live rounds and tear gas. Iraq's leaders have vowed to hold to account anyone using excessive force./ After ...
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