[Iraq] Riots: Mob violence

On 20 March 2025, participants of the Tatbir procession clashed with the participants of the celebration of the lighting of the Nowruz torch in the area of Aziz Bashtawan roundabout in Khanaqin city (Diyala) after several participants of the Tatbir (on the anniversary of Imam Ali martyrdom) stormed the area near the roundabout objecting to the lighting of the torch. Hundreds of local residents were attending the ceremony of the lighting of the Nowruz torch by PUK representatives near the roundabout as city authorities allocated this area for the torch ceremony, allocating the area of Karandi roundabout for mourning tents related to Tatbir. The clash was quickly contained by the police and the Popular Mobilization Forces. Casualties unknown.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-03-20

Country

Iraq

Event type

riot

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