Iraqi Communist Party organises mass demonstration in Baghdad

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Iraqi Communist Party organises mass demonstration in Baghdad
17/07/2003 KurdishMedia.com
London (KurdishMedia.com) 17 July 2003: On the 45th anniversary of the 14th July 1958 Revolution, the Iraqi Communist Party (ICP) organised a mass demonstration in central Baghdad, WADI – Wien reported today.

"Thousands of Communists and their supporters joined the march on Monday 14 July 2003, openly celebrating this Iraqi National Day which commemorates the overthrow of the monarchy," WADI – Wien wrote. This holiday was recently abolished by the Coalition Provisional Authority.

Raising red flags and banners, the marchers headed from central al- Tahrir Square to al-Furdus square, chanting, "Progress .. Towards Free Homeland and Prosperous People,” and many other party slogans calling for independence and democracy, it was reported.

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