Nasiriyah Erupts: Graduate Protests Turn Violent Amid Job Crisis
The demonstration turned violent as security forces attempted to disperse the crowd, leading to arrests and minor injuries among the protesters.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Hundreds of university graduates took to the streets of Nasiriyah, the capital of Dhi Qar province, demanding employment and clashing with security forces.
The graduates, frustrated with the lack of job opportunities despite their qualifications, gathered in front of the provincial hall, burning tires and chanting slogans. They are calling for government jobs in line with their expertise, as outlined in the special employment appendix.
The demonstration turned violent as security forces attempted to disperse the crowd, leading to arrests and minor injuries among the protesters.
This protest echoes a wave of demonstrations by university graduates across Baghdad and southern Iraq over the past eight months. Despite the 2024 budget not including any provisions for new employment, graduates are persistently voicing their demands for job opportunities in front of government institutions.
The ongoing unrest underscores the deep-seated frustration among young Iraqis, struggling to find gainful employment in a challenging economic climate.
