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.
![MIDEAST-CRISIS/IRAQ-REFORMS 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](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2018/04/RTX1Q3PL.jpg/RTX1Q3PL.jpg?h=a5ae579a&itok=e1cBBne_)
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