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People have gathered to protests against the government of PM Nuri al-Maliki over corruption, unemployemtn and poor public services. Photo by EPA/BGNES
Protesters have been gathering in cities across Iraq for a "Day of Regret" protests against Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's government despite the curfew on vehicles.
The demonstrators have decided to take to the streets against corruption, unemployment and poor public services in Iraq, Radio Free Europe informed Friday.
According to the report, several hundred people had gathered in central Baghdad's Tahrir Square by midmorning, chanting "Liar, liar, Nuri al-Maliki" and "Oil for the people, not for the thieves".
People were waving banner reading "Where has the people's money gone?" and "Yes for democracy and the protection of freedom".
Police was reportedly watching from the sidelines, not intervening.
The "Day of Regret" follows last week's "Day of Rage" and is a reference to the anniversary of the parliamentary elections.
Last week, protests brought tens of thousands into the streets and ended in fatal clashes with the police. At least 16 people died and more than 130 were wounded.
So far, Maliki has had dual response to the protests. He has attempted to shut them down, as security forces have threatened civil society leaders, journalists and other critics.
However, he has also attempted to appease the demonstrators by offering to slash his salary and provide food rations. He also set a 100-day deadline for his cabinet to show results.
Musicians from the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) have suspended all concert activities starting Friday, protesting what they describe as insufficient salaries.
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The European Union and Hungarian opposition figures have sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over recent comments directed at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, describing them as a threat
The Ministry of Justice has officially received a report from Teodora Georgieva, Bulgaria's European Prosecutor, detailing pressure, threats, and attempts to undermine the authority of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office
NATO has stepped up the readiness of its missile defense systems following an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting Turkey, a spokesperson for the Alliance’s military headquarters in Mons, Belgium, Martin L. O'Donnell, confirmed to DPA.
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