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As sequel to protests in 2011, 2012 and 2013, Iraqi citizens have also in 2015 up until 2018 often and massively protested against the corruption and incompetence in their government which according to analysts and protesters had led to long-running problems in electricity supplies, clean water availability, Iranian interference in Iraqi politics, high unemployment, and a stagnant economy.
The quality of life in Iraq has decreased dramatically since 2003 [4] and therefore economic and livelihood factors also play a major role in the complex decision-making processes of displaced Iraqis. [3] Unemployment is endemic in Iraq and many IDPs, particularly women, do not have adequate access to employment opportunities. Many have also ...
A series of demonstrations, marches, sit-ins and civil disobedience took place in Iraq from 2019 until 2021. It started on 1 October 2019, a date which was set by civil activists on social media, spreading mainly over the central and southern provinces of Iraq, to protest corruption, high unemployment, political sectarianism, inefficient public services and foreign interventionism.
The Order called for the complete dissolution of the Iraqi military, and reportedly resulted in the unemployment and loss of pensions of approximately 500,000 individuals. [9] The figures regarding this level of unemployment are approximately 27%. [9] Many critics argue that this order specifically spurred the development of an armed insurgency.
The economy of Iraq is dominated by the oil sector, which provided 89% of foreign exchange earnings in 2024. [15] During its modern history, the oil sector has provided about 99.7% of foreign exchange earnings. [16] Iraq's agrarian economy underwent rapid development following the 14 July Revolution in 1958 which overthrew the Hashemite monarchy.
Major protests were held throughout Iraq on 25 February, centering on the nation's high unemployment, corruption, and poor public services. [14] During the protests, crowds stormed provincial buildings, in addition to jailbreaking prisoners and forcing local officials to resign.
5. Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Governor Sinan al-Shabibi acknowledged that the CBI’s monetary policies have decreased Iraq’s core rate of inflation. The 12-month core inflation rate (excluding fuel and transport) was 16.5% in July, down from 31.9% at the end of 2006. 6. Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law
The World Bank said Iraq's poverty rate could double to 40 percent by the end of this year and that youth unemployment, currently standing at 36 percent, could rise to even higher numbers. [9] A wayward rocket intended for US troops posted at Baghdad airport hit and killed five children and two women all belonging to the same family.