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There have been street protests in cities across Iraq demanding action on unemployment and widespread corruption. Security forces have opened fire on the demonstrators, and a number of people have been killed.
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It's put the Iraqi government under immense pressure to act and now they've announced a sweeping plan of reforms; including higher welfare payments for the poorest families and the construction of 100,000 new housing units.

Middle East researcher Renad Mansour believes this marks a "transformative moment" for Iraq.

Photo: An Iraqi protester gestures the v-sign during a demonstration against state corruption, failing public services and unemployment
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