Al Jazeera Net-Baghdad

All classes of Iraqi society fused in this protest, starting from the simple factor to the elite; thus described the writer and plastic artist Fahad al-Saqr demonstrators Tahrir Square in central Baghdad, and continued to speak to the island Net, "Now there are no class differences, not sectarian, all canceled with this mass movement."

As an artist, critic and a member of the Iraqi Writers Union, Al-Saqer says he understands that there are more tasks outside the walls of cultural associations and associations: to be interactive with the masses and with cheers and demands, and to be in contact with the public and sit under the monument of freedom.

Al-Saqer says that writers were keen to hold intellectual seminars in the place surrounding the Liberation Monument, an initiative to educate the revolutionary youth on how to win the freedom that the people wish and dream of.

He says that he has experienced the sacrifice of young people and their eagerness to protest peacefully despite the suppression of power, these manifestations have created enthusiasm and determination to persist in order to achieve their demands, he said.

Hussein Hamid established a free library for young people in Tahrir Square (Al Jazeera)

October Library
Hussein Hameed, a first-year student at the university, established a free library.

Hamid describes Iraq as a dark cell, and that this tent is a bright window for the people. "Hamid's library has embraced all ages and races," he said. "I was thinking of emigrating after completing my studies, but after the October protests, I will not leave Iraq." I will contribute to its construction. "

Hamid points out that this experience gave young people an incentive, awareness, deep thought and a large dose of humanity, and strengthened their ties and hope for a new Iraq free from injustice and parties, he said.

Sajjad Mustafa painted more than fifty names for the victims of the demonstrations (Al Jazeera)

The participation of Basra
From Basra to Baghdad, where Tahrir Square is the "rebel compass" as the young calligrapher and calligrapher Sajjad Mustafa called it. Iraqi, Mustafa has participated a group of young artists and painted paintings on the walls of the "tunnel of liberation."

Risha Mustafa wrote more than fifty names using calligraphy, and added to the island Net "names were cut as letters in a resident and a single line, and in the middle I wrote in red, from Basra Fayhaa to Baghdad peace."

Mustafa and I come to the capital alone do not know anyone, but the spirit of cooperation and brotherhood in the liberation has made Tahrir Square my home and all my brothers, as he put it.

Mother of Iraq Medical Detachment Officer (Al Jazeera)

Mother of Iraq
Under the Freedom Monument in the heart of Tahrir Square, Umm al-Iraq runs a medical detachment with a group of volunteers from doctors and pharmacists.

She tells Al-Jazeera Net that she has been involved in liberation since the beginning of the intifada, and that they have provided quick treatment for cases such as burns, suffocation and gunfire.

"We are here to provide first aid to these young people and help them in critical situations, who are affected by riot fire."

And the "mother of Iraq" of the island Net "I stand here as the heart of the mother who will not abandon his children."

"I didn't forget that young man, who was shot in the neck and chest, pulling my hands and pronouncing his last breath and saying, 'Will I live, Mom?'" She says.

"The blood froze in my veins, a young flower-old man who died in my hands, and I couldn't save him," she continues.

patriotism
College sit-ins and strikes began, and students moved to Tahrir Square (Baghdad's protest site). The walls inside the Turkish restaurant say that this helped us get our messages across.

Zahra witnessed cooperation between youth and girls, and told Al Jazeera Net "there is no harassment as promoted by some, there was generosity of courage, sacrifice and love, and we all share the love of the homeland."

She added, "I learned patience and courage, and that silence is the culmination of cowardice.