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July 30, 2018

Iraq Suspends Electricity Minister amid Widespread Protests over Blackouts
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Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has suspended Iraq's electricity
minister, as widespread protests continue over blackouts and a lack of
other basic services. The massive protests were sparked in the oil-rich
southern region of Iraq earlier this month due to lack of access to
electricity and clean water during an extreme heat wave.


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