Iraq: Recently the whole world saw what happened in Srilanka (Shrilanka)? Sri Lanka was devastated economically and politically. The same situation has happened in Iraq. Anarchy has gripped Iraq since Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced his retirement from politics on Monday. Army has imposed curfew. Still, al-Sadr’s supporters took to the streets. Not only this, his supporters entered the Rashtrapati Bhavan and took a dip in the swimming pool. The meeting hall was vandalized. Photos of this chaos have also gone viral on social media.
Violent clashes between security forces and protesters
In fact, Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s decision to quit politics sparked outrage among his supporters and took to the streets. Meanwhile, violent clashes broke out between the security forces and the protesters. Thousands of Sadr’s supporters rushed into Rashtrapati Bhavan. The security forces first fired teargas shells and fired to stop them, but the crowd became unruly.
Sharp impasse to form a government in Iraq
In fact, Iraq has not had a permanent prime minister for the past ten months. No cabinet and no government. Due to which an atmosphere of political anarchy was created. Iraq’s government impasse intensified when the party of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr won the most seats last October but failed to reach a majority. Matters worsened when Mukta al-Sadr refused to negotiate with Iran-backed Shiite rivals to form a consensus government. Al-Sadr has campaigned with his supporters in Iraq to end decades of conflict and sanctions, and to tackle sectarian conflict, rampant corruption. Not only this, he has gained wide support in the country by opposing the influence of America and Iran.
Demand to hold elections and dissolve parliament
Currently, he is now demanding early elections and dissolution of parliament. He said in a statement posted on Twitter that I am announcing my final mission. Although he did not elaborate on the closure of his offices, he said cultural and religious institutions would remain open.
Let us tell you that before this the supporters of al-Sadr demonstrated in the parliament in July to prevent him from forming the government. Now this time also the supporters of Sadr surrounded the Rashtrapati Bhawan. They first released tear gas shells and fired to stop the security forces. It was said Meanwhile, many people have died, while many people have been injured.