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Unrest in Iraq (And What We Can Do About It)

Unrest in Iraq (And What We Can Do About It)

FromLove Anyway


Unrest in Iraq (And What We Can Do About It)

FromLove Anyway

ratings:
Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Oct 7, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Iraq is facing its biggest emergency since the rise of ISIS. Protests have erupted in Baghdad and other parts of the country, as young people, fed up with political corruption and a lack of opportunity, take to the streets.At the time of recording, the numbers have grown to more than one hundred protesters killed in Baghdad and cities across Iraq. More than six thousand people are reported injured. Prominent religious leaders are calling for the government to step aside. And there’s a real fear that ISIS could exploit the situation to cause even more chaos.But this crisis doesn’t just affect Iraq. It affects all of us.In this breaking episode, Ben Irwin speaks with two members of our team in Iraq, Erin Wilson and Ihsan Ibraheem, to get the latest on the situation, why we should care, and what we can do about it.Learn more.
Released:
Oct 7, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (40)

Our world runs on fear. The loudest voices tell you to be afraid of anyone who’s different. But there’s another way. And it starts with each of us. Love Anyway is an immersive storytelling podcast pushing beyond the simple narrative of “us vs them.” Join us as we explore how ordinary people in places like Iraq, Syria, the US, and on the frontlines of conflict where you live are making the extraordinary choice to love in the face of fear. Love Anyway is produced by Preemptive Love.