Demonstrations to call for a revocation of parliamentary pension plans and reduction in parliamentary salaries

On October 5, 2013, Iraqis went out, by the masses, in several provinces and cities, including Thi Qar, Al-Nasiriyya, Najaf, Karbala, Al-Diwaniya, Babil, Hilla, and of course Baghdad.

These civilians, who included women, children and individuals with special needs, demonstrated to call for a revocation of parliamentary pension plans and a massive reduction in parliamentary salaries. 

This is with the intention of calling for the directing of public monies to where they belong: the people. 

Peaceful protestors in Baghdad were attacked and beaten by SWAT forces, and had their recording and mobile devices confiscated. 

As the campaign indicates, August 31st was only the beginning. The next mass demonstrations will be on October 26th.