- Common 'injustice' -Across their country, Iraqis spotted parallels between the roots of America's protests and their own society. Iraq has its own history of racism, particularly against a minority of Afro-Iraqis in the south who trace their roots back to East Africa. Solidarity is spreading online, too, with Iraqis tweaking their own protest chants and slogans to fit the US. Another Arabic hashtag going viral in Iraq translates as "We want to breathe, too", referring to Floyd's last words. Iraqis have fought back online, tweeting "Stop associating Baghdad with turmoil," in response to comparisons with their homeland.

Source: Bangkok Post June 06, 2020 03:22 UTC