Special report: Unrest in Baghdad
Amanpour30 Aug 2022

Special report: Unrest in Baghdad

Iraq’s capital city has seen violent protests that left at least 21 dead after weeks of tensions. The spark was ignited after influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced on Twitter that he was quitting politics for good. This comes after his supporters were unable to form a government, despite winning the most seats in parliament last year. Al-Sadr’s announcement sent a shockwave through Baghdad and his loyalists stormed the so-called Green Zone, prompting al-Sadr to apologize to the nation for the violence and urged protesters to go home. Correspondent Ben Wedeman has the latest. For more on the unrest, and to explain the background, Sara speaks with Feisal Amin al-Istrabadi, who as Iraq’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations had firsthand experience of Iraqi politics and diplomacy. Also on today's show: Craig Whitlock, author of The Afghanistan Papers, which examines how that country's war was sold -- and mis-sold -- to the public; Jason Reid, author of Rise of the Black Quarterback; Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans and Grammy Award-winning musician Angelique Kidjo on the 10th anniversary of the Global Citizen Festival. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episoder(1744)

As US and Iran Talk, Chilling Details Emerge About Regime's Crackdown 

As US and Iran Talk, Chilling Details Emerge About Regime's Crackdown 

Nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Geneva have been "intense" and "serious," according to an Iranian official. The world is still waiting to see if a diplomatic off-ramp can be found, or if the ...

26 Feb 56min

What to Make of Trump's Record-Long SOTU

What to Make of Trump's Record-Long SOTU

Donald Trump beat his own record Tuesday night, delivering the longest State of the Union speech in American history. The president boasted about his accomplishments while slamming Democrats for "dest...

25 Feb 56min

Ukraine Marks Four Years of Russia's War 

Ukraine Marks Four Years of Russia's War 

A moment of silence in Kyiv today as Ukrainians mark a grim milestone: four years of war, with hundreds of thousands killed and many more wounded. Now, President Zelensky is doing everything in his po...

24 Feb 56min

Cartel Boss Killing Causes Chaos 

Cartel Boss Killing Causes Chaos 

Gang members in Mexico are retaliating against the killing of most-wanted cartel boss "El Mencho," torching buses and businesses, clashing with security forces, and setting hundreds of blockades acros...

23 Feb 56min

Global Unrest: From Peace Dilemmas to Royal Scandals

Global Unrest: From Peace Dilemmas to Royal Scandals

Dive into powerful stories this week, from Cardinal Tobin’s stance on immigration to the groundbreaking arrest of ex-Prince Andrew. Plus, don’t miss our segment from the past on Ukraine’s drone innova...

21 Feb 42min

Russia's War in Ukraine, Four Years Later 

Russia's War in Ukraine, Four Years Later 

Next week, Ukraine will mark a violent anniversary: four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion. The war has already reshaped Europe’s security order, strained Western unity, and tested the limits o...

20 Feb 56min

Royal Earthquake! 

Royal Earthquake! 

For the first time since King Charles I in 1647, a senior British royal has been arrested. Today, police took Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, into custody on suspicion of miscond...

19 Feb 56min

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih 

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih 

US-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine wrapped up in Geneva today after just about two hours. Both sides say there is progress. Still, Moscow launched a wave of aerial attacks just hours b...

18 Feb 56min

Populært innen Politikk og nyheter

giver-og-gjengen-vg
aftenpodden
aftenpodden-usa
forklart
popradet
i-retten
stopp-verden
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
dine-penger-pengeradet
rss-gukild-johaug
det-store-bildet
nokon-ma-ga
hanna-de-heldige
fotballpodden-2
rss-ness
aftenbla-bla
rss-penger-polser-og-politikk
frokostshowet-pa-p5
rss-dannet-uten-piano
unitedno