Iraq: Fresh nationwide protests reported November 12 /update 47

Protests continue nationwide as death toll rises on November 12; clashes reported in Baghdad
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Iraq: Drone strike targets Najaf home of Muqtada Al-Sadr December 7 /update 79
Iraq: Reports of 50 killed in Baghdad clashes December 6-7 /update 78
Iraq: Gunmen open fire on protesters in Baghdad December 6 /update 77
Iraq: 13 people stabbed in Baghdad amid protests on December 5 /update 76
Iraq: Clashes reported in Najaf December 3 /update 75
Iraq: Parliament approves Prime Minister’s resignation December 1 /update 74
Iraq: Protesters set fire to shrine in Najaf November 30 /update 73
Iraq: Prime Minister set to resign November 29 /update 72
Iraq: Death toll rises from protests November 28 /update 71
Iraq: Demonstrations leave 13 dead in Nasiriyah November 28 /update 70
Iraq: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf November 27 /update 69
Iraq: Teachers’ union plans protest in Baghdad November 27 /update 68
Iraq: Roadblocks reported amid protests in Basra and Zubayr November 26 /update 67
Iraq: Protests ongoing in Basra and Zubayr November 25 /update 66
Iraq: Nine fatalities reported amid ongoing nationwide protests November 24 /update 65
Iraq: Protests continue nationwide November 24 /update 64
Iraq: Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran reopens November 23 /update 63
Iraq: Death toll rises to at least ten in Baghdad protests November 22 /update 62
Iraq: Four fatalities amid protests in Baghdad November 22 /update 61
Iraq: Protests continue in Baghdad and Karbala November 21 /update 60
Iraq: Two fatalities amid protests in Baghdad November 21 /update 59
Iraq: Security forces fail to retake central area in Baghdad November 20-21 /update 58
Iraq: Khor al-Zubair port in Basra reopens November 20 /update 57
Iraq: Protesters block access to Basra port November 19 /update 56
Iraq: Protests reported in Basra and Baghdad November 18 /update 55
Iraq: Rocket attack targets Baghdad’s Green Zone November 17 /update 54
Iraq: Road disruptions due to nationwide protests and general strike on November 17 /update 53
Iraq: Protesters occupy central areas in Baghdad amid general strike November 17 /update 52
Iraq: Authorities close Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran November 16 /update 51
Iraq: Sit-in reported at central bridge in Baghdad November 16 /update 50
Iraq: Protests continue in Baghdad leaving three dead November 15 /update 49
Iraq: Three fatalities amid protests in Baghdad November 14 /update 48
Iraq: Internet service partially restored in Baghdad November 10 /update 46
Iraq: Security forces kill at least four in Baghdad as protests continue November 9 /update 45
Iraq: Protests continue in Baghdad November 8 /update 44
Iraq: Death toll rises from nationwide protests on November 7 /update 43
Iraq: At least four killed amid protests in Baghdad November 7 /update 42
Iraq: Security forces open fire at protesters in Baghdad November 6 /update 41
Iraq: At least five killed overnight amid protests in Um Qasr, Shatrah November 5 /update 40
Iraq: Internet service blocked nationwide November 5 /update 39
Iraq: Police open fire on protesters in Baghdad November 4 /update 38
Iraq: Protests continue in Baghdad November 4 /update 37
Iraq: Traffic disruptions due to protests in Baghdad November 3 /update 36
Iraq: Over 200 wounded amid nationwide protests November 2 /update 35
Iraq: At least 50 wounded overnight amid protests in Baghdad November 1 /update 34
Iraq: Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi to resign October 31 /update 33
Iraq: Further nationwide protests reported October 30 /update 32
Iraq: Nationwide protests continue October 29 despite curfew /update 31
Iraq: Nightly curfew imposed in Baghdad as protests continue October 28 /update 30
Iraq: Further nationwide protests reported October 28 /update 29
Iraq: Violent clashes in Baghdad leave 42 wounded October 27 /update 28
Iraq: Two dead amid clashes in Nasiriyah October 26 /update 27
Iraq: Death toll rises from nationwide protests October 25 /update 26
Iraq: Security forces, AAH militia kill 25 in nationwide protests October 25 /update 25
Iraq: At least three dead in Nasiriyah amid ongoing nationwide protests October 25 /update 24
Iraq: Two dead amid ongoing protests in Baghdad October 25 /update 23
Iraq: Protesters gather in Baghdad ahead of planned demonstrations October 24-25 /update 22
Iraq: Protesters gather in Baghdad ahead of planned demonstrations October 24-25 /update 21
Iraq: Increased security measures in Baghdad ahead of demonstrations October 21-25 /update 20
Iraq: Telecommunications partially restored ahead of nationwide October 25 protest /update 19
Iraq: Nationwide protests planned October 25 /update 18
Iraq: Further nationwide protests planned October 11 /update 17
Iraq: Nightly internet restrictions reportedly ongoing as of October 10 /update 16
Iraq: Access to social media platforms disrupted October 9 /update 15
Iraq: Authorities reopen Baghdad’s Green Zone October 8 /update 14
Iraq: Violent protest reported in Sadr City October 6 /update 13
Iraq: Gunmen attack media stations in Baghdad amid deadly protests, clashes October 5 /update 12
Iraq: Curfew lifted in Baghdad as death toll rises to 72 October 5 /update 11
Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr calls for government to resign after protest death toll rises to 65 October 4 /update 10
Iraq: Unidentified snipers reportedly kill four in Baghdad amid protests October 4 /update 9
Iraq: Police forcibly disperse protest in Baghdad October 4 /update 8
Iraq: Internet disruptions continue amid protests October 4 /update 7
Iraq: Violent protest reported in Baghdad October 3 /update 6
Iraq: Curfew and internet disruptions in Baghdad October 3 /update 5
Iraq: Curfew imposed in southern cities after deadly clashes October 2 /update 4
Iraq: Police forcibly disperse protests in Baghdad October 2 /update 3
Iraq: Further violent protests reported in Baghdad October 2 /update 2
Iraq: Police forcibly disperse rally in Baghdad October 1 /update 1
Iraq: Activists call for protest in Baghdad October 1
Event
Protesters have gathered in several cities as of Tuesday, November 12, including in Baghdad and Al-Kut. In Baghdad, clashes were reported between protesters and security forces near Tahrir Square. Security forces have reportedly begun to close adjacent streets to traffic.
At least two people were reportedly killed during protests in Nassiriya overnight on Tuesday after four protesters were killed in the southern city on Sunday, November 10.
Most universities and schools remain closed on Tuesday in southern Iraq, including in Al-Kut, Hillah, Nassiriya, and Diwaniya, due to an ongoing general strike by teachers. Disruptions were also reported in public administrations' services in these areas.
Heightened security measures and disruptions to transportation and businesses are to be expected in Baghdad and other major urban centers over the coming days as protests continue. Disruptions to internet and telecommunications services are also expected to continue amid the unrest. Clashes between protesters and security forces are likely around the protest sites.
Context
Demonstrations broke out on October 1 to protest perceived government corruption, inadequate provision of public services, and a lack of job opportunities. Following weeks of relative calm, demonstrations violently resumed on October 24-25, coinciding with the deadline issued by Grand Ayatollah Sistani to the government to produce a report on who in the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) was responsible for firing at civilians during previous demonstrations. At least 319 people have been killed and 10,000 wounded since protests began. On October 31, President Barham Saleh announced that Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi agreed to resign if the Iraqi parliament's party blocs can agree on a replacement.
Advice
Individuals in Baghdad and across Iraq are advised to closely monitor the situation, avoid all protests and large public gatherings due to potential violence, prepare for disruptions to transportation and business in areas affected by anti-government demonstrations, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.
The security environment in Iraq remains complex. Although travel is possible in some areas with proper security protocols in place, other areas should be considered strictly off-limits. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to all travel.
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