Haider Hasan Alwan a protester who got hit with a tear gas canister in the eye driving his car. Haider Husseini for The National
Haider Hasan Alwan a protester who got hit with a tear gas canister in the eye driving his car. Haider Husseini for The National
Haider Hasan Alwan looking at a photo on his phone showing his injury. Haider Husseini for The National
Haider Hasan Alwan looking at a photo on his phone showing his injury. Haider Husseini for The National
A portrait of Haider Hasan Alwan a protester who got hit with a tear gas canister in the eye. Haider Husseini for The National
A portrait of Haider Hasan Alwan a protester who got hit with a tear gas canister in the eye. Haider Husseini for The National
Haider Hasan Alwan, a protester who got hit with a tear gas canister in the eye. Haider Husseini for The National
Haider Hasan Alwan, a protester who got hit with a tear gas canister in the eye. Haider Husseini for The National
A portrait of Haider Hasan Alwan a protester who got hit with a tear gas canister in the eye driving his car. Haider Husseini for The National
A portrait of Haider Hasan Alwan a protester who got hit with a tear gas canister in the eye driving his car. Haider Husseini for The National
Layla Abbas Hussein, mother of two man slain during the protests in the living room of their small house, with pictures of her sons. Haider Husseini for The National
Layla Abbas Hussein, mother of two man slain during the protests in the living room of their small house, with pictures of her sons. Haider Husseini for The National
Habib Abbas Alsaadi, the mother of two men killed in the protests, cries while telling their story. Haider Husseini for The National
Habib Abbas Alsaadi, the mother of two men killed in the protests, cries while telling their story. Haider Husseini for The National
Layla Abbas Hussein, mother of two slain protesters crying over her sons. Haider Husseini for The National
Layla Abbas Hussein, mother of two slain protesters crying over her sons. Haider Husseini for The National
Habib Abbas Alsaadi at the entrance to the family's house. Haider Husseini for The National
Habib Abbas Alsaadi at the entrance to the family's house. Haider Husseini for The National
Habib Abbas Alsaadi, father of the two men looking at a photo of his martyred sons in front of their house. Haider Husseini for The National
Habib Abbas Alsaadi, father of the two men looking at a photo of his martyred sons in front of their house. Haider Husseini for The National
A poster of the brothers showing across the street from their house. Haider Husseini for The National
A poster of the brothers showing across the street from their house. Haider Husseini for The National
Habib Abbas Alsaadi, father of the first martyr that died in Tahrir Square on the stairs leading to their house. Haider Husseini for The National
Habib Abbas Alsaadi, father of the first martyr that died in Tahrir Square on the stairs leading to their house. Haider Husseini for The National

Families of slain and wounded Iraqi protesters still waiting for justice

The government has promised thorough investigation into the excessive use of force during protests that began last year

Sinan Mahmoud
Sinan Mahmoud
Baghdad, Iraq

October 01, 2020

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For Layla Abbas Hussein, getting justice for her slain son seems a distant dream.

Mohammed Habib Abbas was the first demonstrator to fall in Iraq’s unprecedented pro-reforms protest movement that began on October 1 last year. A tear gas canister became lodged in his right shoulder and he bled to death.

"He was only holding the Iraqi flag and chanting 'we want a country' along with others," Ms Hussein, 51, told The National before bursting into tears.

“A year has passed now and there is no clue that could lead us to the killer, each government faction blames the other,” she said.

Ms Hussein's son Abbas, then 21, was one of the thousands of young people who took to the streets in Baghdad and southern cities to protest over the lack of jobs, poor public services and endemic corruption in Iraq.

Mustafa Abd painting one of his artworks in Al Sadoon tunnel next to Baghdad's Tahrir square preparing for the anniversary of the protests. Haider Husseini for The National
Mustafa Abd painting one of his artworks in Al Sadoon tunnel next to Baghdad's Tahrir square preparing for the anniversary of the protests. Haider Husseini for The National
A group of volunteers help to fix artworks and paint new ones in Al Sadoon tunnel next to Tahrir square preparing for the anniversary of the protests. Haider Husseini for The National
A group of volunteers help to fix artworks and paint new ones in Al Sadoon tunnel next to Tahrir square preparing for the anniversary of the protests. Haider Husseini for The National
A group of volunteers help to fix artworks and paint new ones in Al Sadoon tunnel next to Tahrir square preparing for the anniversary of the protests. Haider Husseini for The National
A group of volunteers help to fix artworks and paint new ones in Al Sadoon tunnel next to Tahrir square preparing for the anniversary of the protests. Haider Husseini for The National
Mustafa Abd painting one of his artworks in Al Sadoon tunnel next to Tahrir square preparing for the anniversary of the protests. Haider Husseini for The National
Mustafa Abd painting one of his artworks in Al Sadoon tunnel next to Tahrir square preparing for the anniversary of the protests. Haider Husseini for The National
Mustafa Abd painting one of his artworks in Al Sadoon tunnel next to Tahrir square preparing for the anniversary of the protests. Haider Husseini for The National
Mustafa Abd painting one of his artworks in Al Sadoon tunnel next to Tahrir square preparing for the anniversary of the protests. Haider Husseini for The National
Mustafa Abd standing next to a portrait of one of the icons of the revolution Safa Alsaray. Haider Husseini for The National
Mustafa Abd standing next to a portrait of one of the icons of the revolution Safa Alsaray. Haider Husseini for The National
Mustafa Abd standing next to the Painting of the free martyr in Al Sadoon tunnel next to Tahrir square. Haider Husseini for The National
Mustafa Abd standing next to the Painting of the free martyr in Al Sadoon tunnel next to Tahrir square. Haider Husseini for The National
Mustafa Abd at Al Sadoon tunnel with an artwork showing the names of the martyrs that died during the protests. Haider Husseini for The National
Mustafa Abd at Al Sadoon tunnel with an artwork showing the names of the martyrs that died during the protests. Haider Husseini for The National
Mustafa Abd walking down Al Sadoon tunnel next to Tahrir square in the background portrait paintings of the martyrs. Haider Alhusseini for The National
Mustafa Abd walking down Al Sadoon tunnel next to Tahrir square in the background portrait paintings of the martyrs. Haider Alhusseini for The National

According to government statistics released on July 30, at least 560 protesters and members of security forces have been killed, while thousands of others were wounded.

Most were protesters killed or wounded by security forces and state-backed militias firing live rounds and military-grade grenades. Some were assassinated – including two young activists in Basra last month – or disappeared.

The government has failed to hold anyone accountable, offering only promises of investigation and financial aid.

Ms Hussein says she is still devastated by the death of her son, who was to be married just a few weeks later, and that a fire rages inside her.

“We have zero trust in the government to bring us justice,” she said.

“All I need now from the government is to identify the killer of my son and his tribe will take revenge.”

The government led by Adel Abdul Mahdi, which was forced to resign a few weeks after the protests began, denied it had ordered the use of lethal ammunition against the protesters, blaming a “third party” for the killing.

The current prime minister, Mustafa Al Kadhimi, promised a thorough investigation after his government was installed in early May.

This month, Mr Al Kadhimi announced that the first stage of listing the names of victims had been completed. The next stage involving the launch of investigations and bringing those involved to justice will start “soon”, he said.

Also this month, Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Al Sistani joined the calls for justice to the victims.

Seif Salman awaits a physiotherapist for treatment ahead of having a prosthetic leg fitted. Ameer Hazim for The National
Seif Salman awaits a physiotherapist for treatment ahead of having a prosthetic leg fitted. Ameer Hazim for The National
Seif Salman has been receiving physio to strengthen his thighs since having his right leg below the knee amputated. Ameer Hazim for The National
Seif Salman has been receiving physio to strengthen his thighs since having his right leg below the knee amputated. Ameer Hazim for The National
A nurse bandages Seif Salman's leg as he prepares to be measured for a prosthetic limb at a clinic run by Medicine Sans Frontiers in Baghdad. Ameer Hazim for The National
A nurse bandages Seif Salman's leg as he prepares to be measured for a prosthetic limb at a clinic run by Medicine Sans Frontiers in Baghdad. Ameer Hazim for The National
Dr Saad Suleiman describes treating a "gush" of patients when protests reached their peak in November. Ameer Hazim for The National
Dr Saad Suleiman describes treating a "gush" of patients when protests reached their peak in November. Ameer Hazim for The National
Ali Salam Jassem describes is leg as hanging "like a feather" after being shot during protests late last year. Ameer Hazim for The National
Ali Salam Jassem describes is leg as hanging "like a feather" after being shot during protests late last year. Ameer Hazim for The National
Seif Salman is measured for a prosthetic limb at the Baghdad Medical Rehabilitation Center run by Medicines Sans Frontiers. Ameer Hazim for The National
Seif Salman is measured for a prosthetic limb at the Baghdad Medical Rehabilitation Center run by Medicines Sans Frontiers. Ameer Hazim for The National
Ali Salam Jassem shows of the exit wounds for gunshots he was hit by in protests last year. Ameer Hazim for The National
Ali Salam Jassem shows of the exit wounds for gunshots he was hit by in protests last year. Ameer Hazim for The National
Physiotherapist Ashar Hassan attempts to insensitive Seif Salman's stump, without these exercises, he may be unable to use a prosthetic leg. Ameer Hazim for The National
Physiotherapist Ashar Hassan attempts to insensitive Seif Salman's stump, without these exercises, he may be unable to use a prosthetic leg. Ameer Hazim for The National
Seif Salman receives physiotherapy ahead of being cast for a prosthetic limb, after loosing his leg in protests in Baghdad last year. Ameer Hazim for The National
Seif Salman receives physiotherapy ahead of being cast for a prosthetic limb, after loosing his leg in protests in Baghdad last year. Ameer Hazim for The National
From Sadr City, Ali Salam Jassem drove a Tuk Tuk before the revolution broke out, now he uses his Tuk Tuk to ferry the injured to field hospitals. Ameer Hazim for The National
From Sadr City, Ali Salam Jassem drove a Tuk Tuk before the revolution broke out, now he uses his Tuk Tuk to ferry the injured to field hospitals. Ameer Hazim for The National
Ali Salam Jassem says is proud of the scars he has attained since he began participating in protests. Ameer Hazim for The National
Ali Salam Jassem says is proud of the scars he has attained since he began participating in protests. Ameer Hazim for The National
Ali Ghanem is the nursing activity manager at the Baghdad Medical Rehabilitation Center run by Medicines Sans Frontiers in Baghdad. Ameer Hazim for The National
Ali Ghanem is the nursing activity manager at the Baghdad Medical Rehabilitation Center run by Medicines Sans Frontiers in Baghdad. Ameer Hazim for The National

The government needs “to seriously work to reveal all those who committed criminal acts that killed and wounded protesters and security forces … especially parties that are behind kidnappings and assassinations," he said.

Days later, Mr Al Kadhimi placed a travel ban on Iraqi army Lt Gen Jamil Al Shammari over his involvement in the deaths of dozens of protesters in the southern city of Nasiriyah in a single day last November.

Thousands of protesters who survived their injuries are living with scars.

Haider Hassan Alwan was one of seven people who escaped with injuries when security forces opened fire on protesters in Baghdad’s Hafidh Al Gadhi square last November. Twenty others died.

But he also paid a price: the loss of his right eye.

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“We were waving Iraqi flags and chanting slogans when security forces took us by surprise and attacked us from three directions,” Mr Alwan, 30, recalled.

“All of a sudden, a tear gas canister hit my forehead and penetrated about 2 centimetres, smashing the bone above my eye.”

Nearly two months ago, he lost his job driving a taxi when the car's owner took it back after an accident caused by his impaired vision.

“What hurts a lot is that we achieved nothing and the government doesn’t hold anyone accountable and doesn’t compensate us,” Mr Alwan said.

Desperate for justice, families have taken to social media to voice their complaints.

A mother launched a Facebook page dedicated to her son, Mohanad Al Qaisi, who was killed in February in the southern city of Najaf.

“We have been in the courts for seven months now and have offered the court evidence and witnesses, but to no avail,” the mother says in a video as she sits next to a picture of her son.

An Iraqi demonstrator burns tyres to block the road during a protest over poor public services in Najaf, Iraq. Reuters
An Iraqi demonstrator burns tyres to block the road during a protest over poor public services in Najaf, Iraq. Reuters
Anti-government protesters gather by barriers near Tahrir square, Baghdad on Monday. AP
Anti-government protesters gather by barriers near Tahrir square, Baghdad on Monday. AP
Protesters inspect burned tents near Tahrir Square, Baghdad. AP
Protesters inspect burned tents near Tahrir Square, Baghdad. AP
Iraqi demonstrators gesture during a protest over poor public services, in Najaf, Iraq. Reuters
Iraqi demonstrators gesture during a protest over poor public services, in Najaf, Iraq. Reuters
Fresh violence erupted between demonstrators and Iraqi security forces in central Baghdad on Monday, following months of quiet in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. AP
Fresh violence erupted between demonstrators and Iraqi security forces in central Baghdad on Monday, following months of quiet in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. AP
A protester inspects burned tents near Tahrir Square, Baghdad, Iraq. AP
A protester inspects burned tents near Tahrir Square, Baghdad, Iraq. AP
An Iraqi demonstrator burns tyres to block the road during a protest over poor public services in Najaf, Iraq. Reuters
An Iraqi demonstrator burns tyres to block the road during a protest over poor public services in Najaf, Iraq. Reuters
Fresh violence erupted between demonstrators and Iraqi security forces in central Baghdad on Monday. AP
Fresh violence erupted between demonstrators and Iraqi security forces in central Baghdad on Monday. AP
Two protesters died during the demonstrations. Reuters
Two protesters died during the demonstrations. Reuters
Iraqi demonstrators burn tyres to block the road during a protest over poor public services in the holy city of Najaf. Reuters
Iraqi demonstrators burn tyres to block the road during a protest over poor public services in the holy city of Najaf. Reuters

“I have not seen any of the committees Al Kadhimi formed and none called me… tell us what’s wrong with our case, why is it stalled?” she says.

Addressing the government, she adds: “If you don't see this case as a big one and you can’t proceed with it, tell us and I’ll go to the international courts.”

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Uefa Champions League semi-finals, first leg
Liverpool v Roma
When: April 24, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Anfield, Liverpool
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 2, Stadio Olimpico, Rome

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Global Fungi Facts

• Scientists estimate there could be as many as 3 million fungal species globally
• Only about 160,000 have been officially described leaving around 90% undiscovered
• Fungi account for roughly 90% of Earth's unknown biodiversity
• Forest fungi help tackle climate change, absorbing up to 36% of global fossil fuel emissions annually and storing around 5 billion tonnes of carbon in the planet's topsoil

In numbers: China in Dubai

The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000

Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000

Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent

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