Iranian-backed militia admits role in killing and wounding protesters in 2019

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First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 7:32 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 3, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Iraqi militia Badr has admitted that it killed and wounded protesters during the 2019 protest movement. The disclosure concerns past violence attributed to an Iranian-backed armed group.

SO WHAT?

The admission highlights accountability and militia-related security risks in Iraq, though the reported violence is historical.

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jpost.comen

Iranian-backed militia Badr admits it killed, wounded protesters in 2019

Sep 3, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC

yahoo.comen

Iranian-backed militia Badr admits it killed, wounded thousands of protesters in Iraq in 2019

Sep 3, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC

jpost.comen

Iranian-backed militia Badr admits it killed, wounded protesters in 2019

Sep 3, 2026, 7:32 AM UTC