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In Baghdad, mini-taxi drivers hired alongside protesters

11/18/2019, 8:07:49 AM

In Baghdad, "tuk-tuk" drivers are involved in the mobilization against the government. Concerned by the same social and economic problems, they provide support to the extent of their average ...


For 22 days, Khadoum, driver of "tuk-tuk", these mini-taxis on three wheels, is alongside the protesters in Baghdad. "I help the protesters, I transport the wounded and the food, they are my brothers, I want to help them," he says.

This father shares the demands of protesters who have been demanding since the beginning of October the departure of the government, measures for the economy and the end of corruption.

In his neighborhood, north of Baghdad, there is no school, garbage litters the ground and the roads are in a deplorable state. Public services are non-existent. "We do not want any more government, he has to leave," says Khadoum.

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