Iraq Cracks Down on Social Media to Suppress Criticism and Dissent
- New regulations in Iraq aim to silence independent voices and critics on social media.
- The restrictions are part of a broader effort by Iraq's government to limit protests and dissent.
- Iraq's coalition government is increasingly aligned with Iran.
- The government argues it allows more free speech than under Saddam Hussein, but critics say detentions and lawsuits damage free expression.
- The crackdown has targeted journalists, activists and democracy advocates.
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