Basra workers march against austerity

Submitted by WW4 Report on Wed, 10/29/2008 - 13:27.

Thousands of workers from various industrial sectors took to the streets of Basra Oct. 27 to protest new Finance Ministry decrees that have resulted in massive cuts in salaries. Strikes and protests are mounting in Iraq, with little note from the world media.

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