Unpunished: 5 Years After Tishreen Protests, Iraq Still Plagued by Impunity

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

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