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Iraqi courts seeking out atheists for prosecution

Atheism is increasing among young people in Iraq, which some are blaming on Islamic parties' mismanagement of the country.

Omar al-Jaffal
Omar al-Jaffal
Mar 28, 2018
Iraqi people shout slogans during a demonstration against the poor quality of basic services, power outages and calling for trial of corrupt politicians in Baghdad, Iraq, August 28, 2015. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Friday ordered security forces to ease access to Baghdad's fortified Green Zone and main streets, in an apparent bid to improve daily life for ordinary Iraqis as fresh protests erupted across the country. Tens of thousands of demonstrators filled Baghdad's Tahrir Square on Friday in
Iraqi people shout slogans during a demonstration against the poor quality of basic services, power outages and calling for trial of corrupt politicians in Baghdad, Iraq, Aug. 28, 2015. — REUTERS/Thaier al-Sudani

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