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October 10, 2019

Amnesty: Death Toll in Anti-Government Protests in Iraq Surpasses 150
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In Iraq, Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi has announced he will reshuffle
his Cabinet in an effort to quell massive nationwide protests over
government corruption and lack of jobs. Amnesty International says more
than 150 people have been killed in the government's brutal crackdown.
Activists report protesters being shot and killed by snipers and
arrested at hospitals. Journalists have also reported being harassed and
intimidated.


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