'As children, we lived through the fall of a former regime and its aftermath. As teens, we lived through terrorism and ISIS. As youth, we have been living through failed governments, stealing our rights and the rights of our children.' Via Independent
Iraqi protesters take cover behind a barricade on Al-Jumhuriya Bridge during an anti-government demonstration in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on 25 October, 2019.Protesters push down concrete walls during a protest over corruption, lack of jobs, and poor services, in Baghdad.Anti-government protesters try to break into the provincial council building during a demonstration in Basra.
In a society where sexes do not normally mix, protesting side by side with men means a taboo has been broken. Some believe this is a revolution against outdated traditions and norms. For years, “the governments and parties have been trying to silence girls but have failed”, says 31-year-old protestor Aisha.
“We were few so we were not taken seriously”, she said. However, she added that this later changed when students’ strikes added momentum to the female participation in the demonstrations. The abandoned building known as the Turkish restaurant where protestors have taken full control to protect it from snipers has become an icon symbolising Iraq’s unity.
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