Tens of thousands call for Iraq PM's ouster (Videos)
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FALLUJAH, Feb 1, 2013 : Tens of thousands of Iraqis gathered in Sunni-majority parts of the country on Friday in rallies against Prime Minister Nuri al Maliki, a week after eight demonstrators were shot dead amid a dire political crisis.
Thousands demonstrated in Fallujah, just west of Baghdad, where the killings took place at the hands of the army, railing against their alleged marginalisation at the hands of Iraq’s Shia-led authorities. "We want the fall of the regime — no negotiations," proclaimed one banner in the town. The demonstrations were the latest in a wave of rallies that have continued largely uninterrupted since late December, criticising the alleged mistreatment of the Sunni community and, more recently, calling for Maliki’s downfall. They are among the myriad problems confronting the premier, who has also faced vocal opposition from many of his erstwhile government partners less than three months before key provincial elections. "I will continue to protest, even if I am the only one left," said Osama Nayif, one of the Fallujah protesters. The 25-year-old was among 59 people who were wounded in Fallujah last week.—AFP Source  Ramadi : Friday of "loyalty to the martyrs of Fallujah" Mosul :: Demonstrators are demanding to bring down the oppressive regime Kirkuk : demo in Liberty Square Kirkuk:Friday of "loyalty to the martyrs of Fallujah" Fallujah, Friday prayer on Friday of "loyalty to the martyrs of Fallujah" Fallujah, Nabi Sheet mosque: Friday of Martyrs of Fallujah Chants of the demonstrators in Friday of "loyalty to the martyrs of Fallujah" in the mosque of al-Imam al-Azam in Baghdad. Baghdad: Friday of Martyrs of Fallujah in Abu Hanifa mosque in al-Adhamiya on 02/01/2013, where many worshipers who were coming from outside al-Adhamiya were prevented from performing Friday prayer and their identity cards and cell phones were confiscated by the security forces. Video showing the funeral of Sheikh Hassan Mulla Ali who was killed whilst in prison in Al-Kadhimiya. Baiji : "the people want to topple the regime " Mosul : University students' demo on Friday of "loyalty to the martyrs of Fallujah" Tikrit: Friday of "loyalty to the martyrs of Fallujah" Demo in Mosul Jalawla: demo on Friday of "loyalty to the martyrs of Fallujah" Mosul : Demonstration on Friday of "loyalty to the martyrs of Fallujah" Baiji : students' demo Demo in Fallujah Samarra: demo on Friday of "loyalty to the martyrs of Fallujah" Demonstration in Kirkuk Hawijah: demo on Friday of "loyalty to the martyrs of Fallujah" |
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