Iraq (opposition):
The limited war over the orientation of the political system
and national power between the opposition and the govern-
ment de-escalated to a violent crisis.
Throughout the year, the opposition protests against corrup-
tion, unemployment, and inefficient public services that had
peaked in October 2019 continued and resulted in the death
of over 50 persons, including approx. 50 civilians, and at
least two security personnel. Approx. 800 were also injured.
In January, an extrajudicial targeted killing operation carried
out by the USA [! Iran  USA] sparked extensive protests
across Iraq demanding the withdrawal of the US troops along
with previous demands.