Iraq is witnessing the most significant wave of protests of its recent history. The Ministry of Education calling for the resumption of education has only resulted in growing reactions.

Education has been interrupted in many cities in the south of the country for a month after protests first erupted on October 1st, since when more than 350 people have lost their lives.

No concrete step has been taken so far answering the demand of the demonstrators for a reconstruction of the political system in the country. People accuse the ruling class of being corrupted and of serving the interests of neighboring Iran.

In the city of Nasiriyah, three demonstrators were killed by security forces on Sunday morning. All schools in the city are closed, like most of the administrative institutions. A similar scene is also witnessed in Hilla, Diwaniyah, Najaf, Kur, Amara and Basra.

In Nasiriyah, demonstrators have occupied the five bridges over the Euphrates River flowing through the city, and blocked access to a public oil company and oil field.

In the oil rich city of Basra, three demonstrators have been killed and the main roads have been closed.

The Shia holy city of Karbala has also witnessed clashes.

Demonstrators also demand more employment opportunities for the youth. One out of every four young people is unemployed and 20 percent of the population is below the poverty line.