Iraq, in the midst of a political crisis

They have occupied Parliament for six days. Supporters of influential Shiite leader Moqtada al-Sadr are determined to keep the pressure on. Ten months after the legislative elections, he has failed to form a government and Iraq is still waiting for a new prime minister. His enemies, including former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, are also at an impasse. New elections are expected.

On the outskirts of Parliament, the demonstrators are organizing to hold the siege. Among them, many young people. They are the first affected by the chaotic management of the country. 40% of them are unemployed. The paralysis of the country is beginning to worry. The UN calls for a dialogue.