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

A video of Hadi al-Amiri saying "the resistance stood bravely in the face of (the October fitna, as it was dubbed) and preserved the state and political system,” began circulating.

  • Iranian-backed militia Badr admits killing, wounding thousands of Iraq protesters in 2019.
  • Leader Hadi al-Amiri blames protesters, justifies violent crackdown as state defense.
  • Call for investigations and lawsuits against Badr Organization amid disarmament efforts.

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