- Yesterday, protesters carried a banner with photos of PM Haider al-Abadi & former #Basra Operations Commander Jamil al-Shimmari, promising to legally pursue them for killing protesters. The banner also stated that Shimmari killed the young men who participated in #BasraProtests.
- A powerful message from #BasraProtests, today: The banner shows a hand-cuffed protester signing a promise in front of an arresting officer holding a bat; the promise note reads: “We will not shut up.” #Basra
- Protesters in #Basra today are not only demanding clean water, electricity, and employment. They are demanding justice for those who were killed during #BasraProtests & also demanding to halt the arrest campaign carried out against activists & protesters in the province. #البصرة
- This is the story of Ali Ghazi al-Saray who was killed during #BasraProtests, leaving behind three orphaned daughters. He was the main provider for his immediate and extended family. It is also the story of many in #Basra. #البصرة_تنتفض #البصرة
- Popular protests picked up again in #Basra against lack of basic services & poor living conditions. People carried photos of dead protesters, chanting against the killing of innocent civilians as well as the gov’t arrest campaign against those who participate in #BasraProtests.
- “Shame on you, you tyrants, killing people during protests,” protesters chanted during a march against #Iraqi political parties in #Basra & their killing & random arrest campaign against protesters who demanded basic services in the province. #BasraProtests #البصرة_تنتفض #البصرة
- Protesters marched to Lukoil in #Basra and demonstrated in front of the company, carrying photos of dead protesters & chanting slogans against the #Iraqi government, oil production, and foreign interference in government formation. #BasraProtests #البصرة_تنتفض #البصرة
- A photo of Adil Abdul-Mahdi on a #BasraProtests’ banner. The banner created to resemble a mall advertisement stated: “A political mall that has everything: Baathist, Secularist, Communist, Former Islamist (doesn’t have other locations),” mocking Mahdi’s political affiliations.
- Hundreds of protesters begin making their way from Al-Arosah roundabout toward #Basra Provincial Council. #BasraProtests #البصرة_تنتفض #البصرة
- Human rights activist Dr. Souad al-Ali was assassinated in #Basra. At this point, whatever the people of #Basrah decide to do would be completely justified. #BasraProtests #البصرة_تنتفض #البصرة_لن_تسكت #هنا_البصرة
- For those unfamiliar with #Basra and its districts, here is a good reference point to track events. #BasraProtests #البصرة (Schatt=Shatt; Fao=Faw)
- Mass surveillance, random arrests, and even reports of torture & forced confessions are not stopping #BasraProtests. In fact, these measures are fueling the anger of the streets. Protests will begin in few hours. May the Almighty protect the brave men of #Basra. #احذروا_البصرة
- I can’t emphasize enough: Several men who participated in #BasraProtests are still missing. Their families don’t know their whereabouts, arresting authority, or charges against them. Activists in #Basra are being targeted through their social media accounts. #البصرة_تنتفض #البصرة
- Some #Basra residents haven’t received water in 15 days. When they went to meet the water director today, he exited the building through the back door. Residents promised a march from Hayaniah to Qiblah tomorrow. Others called for protests at Al-Arosah roundabout. #BasraProtests
- #BasraProtests started again with a tent in Abu Al-Khaseeb area. #Basra MPs joined tribal sheikhs & college graduates. They wanted water; you gave them bullets & coffins. I wouldn’t call them Baathists or ISIS infiltrators. They’ll light up the sky like a Katy Perry music video.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Basra
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