Badr militia chief admits role in 2019 Iraq protest killings
By The BriefBrief
Hadi al-Amiri, head of the Iranian-backed Badr militia, appears to have admitted that his group was behind the killing and wounding of thousands of protesters in Iraq in October 2019. The admission follows years of allegations that Iranian-backed militias were used to suppress the Tishreen movement protests.
WHO:Hadi al-Amiri and the Badr militia
WHAT:Badr militia chief appears to admit his group killed and wounded thousands of protesters in Iraq in October 2019.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 4:11 AM ET
WHERE:Iraq
WHY:No specific cause was reported; the remarks function as an admission of responsibility for the 2019 protest killings and injuries.
