Iraq has witnesses a series of demonstrations in several cities over economic conditions. Protesters, mostly young people, were unhappy about a high rate unemployment and corruption.
In a surprising turn of events, the rallies which began peacefully quickly turned violent. It is still unclear where and how the bloodshed started. But the government blames a group of rioters for inciting violence. Some Western and Arab media have tried to magnify the protests to cheer for further rallies, and seek their own agenda in the region.
Analysts say Iraqs resolve to resist foreign intervention and bullying has placed it in the United States and its allies bad books. Indeed one of the main demands of the protesters was the end of foreign interferences in the countrys affairs. After the 2003 US invasion of Iraq and its subsequent military presence, which many believe is the root cause of the nations problems; Iraq has seen challenges one after another.
What exactly happened in Iraq? After the US invasion, many thought that Iraq is set to become the land of economic opportunities. But what followed was nothing except economic instability, violence and corruption.