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| Tishreen (October) Revolution | |||
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| Part of the 2019–2021 Iraqi protests | |||
 Flag of Iraq, commonly used by protesters | |||
| Date | October 2019 – 2021 | ||
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| Caused by | Corruption, unemployment, poor services, Iranian influence | ||
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The Tishreen Revolution (Arabic: ثورة تشرين, Thawrat Tishrīn), also known as the October Uprising, refers to a series of mass protests in Iraq that began in October 2019 and continued into 2021. It was one of the largest protest movements in Iraq since 2003, mainly led by youth, civil activists, and students, demanding an end to corruption, unemployment, poor public services, and foreign (especially Iranian) influence.
Background
[edit]Iraq had faced decades of political instability, corruption, and weak governance following the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. By 2019, frustration grew among Iraqis due to unemployment, electricity shortages, lack of basic services, and perceived dominance of foreign powers, particularly Iran, over Iraqi politics.
Events
[edit]The protests began in Baghdad and quickly spread to southern provinces including Najaf, Karbala, Basra, and Nasiriyah. Demonstrators occupied public squares such as Tahrir Square and faced violent crackdowns by security forces and Iran-backed militias. Despite repression, the movement persisted, forcing the resignation of Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi in late 2019.
In 2020–2021, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi attempted reforms and promised early elections, which were eventually held in October 2021.
Participants
[edit]Protesters
[edit]- Iraqi youth, students, civil activists, labor groups.
- Carried Iraqi flags and banners calling for reform and national sovereignty.
Government and Militias
[edit]- Iraqi Government security forces.
- Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
- Iran-backed militias such as:
Results
[edit]- Partial victory for protesters.
- Resignation of Adil Abdul-Mahdi government (December 2019).
- Early elections held in 2021.
- Rise of pro-Tishreen parties in parliament.
- Decline of Iranian influence and weakening of militia power.
- Protesters failed to completely overthrow the political system.
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