Iraq’s\u00a0 Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has called for dialogue after a third consecutive day of deadly anti-government protests in the capital, Baghdad, and several southern cities.<\/p>\n
According to\u00a0 \u00a0local media Abdul Mahdi’s office said the prime minister was “continuing contacts” with protesters in a bid to end the political crisis and “return to normal life”.<\/p>\n
In a rare televised address, Mr Mahdi stuck a conciliatory tone as protesters demanded his resignation. The PM said he would respond to their concerns, but warned there was no “magic solution” to Iraq’s problems.<\/p>\n
Calling on lawmakers to support him, Mr Mahdi promised to pass a new law granting poor families a basic income.<\/p>\n
“I am reaffirming that your voice was heard before you even started protesting,” Mr Mahdi said. But he added that it would take time to bring about change.<\/p>\n
The protests, which appear to lack any organised leadership, are the largest since Mr Mahdi became prime minister a year ago. as 4,000 protesters rallied in the Baghdad, defying a government-enforced curfew to call again for improved services, more jobs and an end to widespread\u00a0 corruption.<\/p>\n
Thousands of protesters clashed with riot police in Iraq\u00b4s capital and across the south on Thursday, the third day of mass rallies that have left 31 dead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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