Accountability Failures: The Aftermath of Tishreen Protests
What led to lethal crackdown against the Tishreen protests in Iraq?
- 2019 Tishreen protests demanded economic reforms and end to corruption
- Anti-riot police, counterterrorism forces, PMU used excessive force
What has the Iraqi government done to ensure justice?
- 2,700 criminal investigations, 10 arrest warrants, 7 convictions
- Lack of accountability, interference, lack of transparency in trials
How has the government reacted to civil society?
- Proposed laws limiting freedom of expression and NGO activities
- Measures to prevent future uprisings, stifling dissent
Seeking Truth and Justice: Insights from the Ground
The violence and crackdown after the Tishreen protests have left lasting scars and a climate of fear in Iraq. Families of victims continue to fight for justice amid intimidation and reprisals. The government’s failure to protect them has created a culture of impunity. The arduous process of obtaining compensation for the injured adds to the challenges faced by protesters seeking redress.
Source: www.amnesty.org