Since October, tens of thousands of Iraqis have been demonstrating against the government over corruption, high unemployment and foreign interference. 600 people have been killed according to the country’s Independent Human Rights Commission. Ahmed Albasheer is an Iraqi journalist and comedian and host of his own political satire program, Albasheer Show, with 8 million viewers tuning in every week. Albasheer was forced to flee the country in 2011 after being injured in a suicide bombing. He speaks about his journey and mission to fight corruption and extremism with humor. Originally aired on January 29, 2020.
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