Dispatch from Iraq: In Defense of Civil Society and the Repercussions of the Regional War

In this episode, israa’ reads a dispatch from Iraqi activist Jamal Al-Sayigh. In this important dispatch, Jamal shares an update of the impacts of the escalating violence in Iran and calls for international solidarity in support of:Iraqi civil society and independent activistsFeminist and secular movements under threatTrade unions and grassroots organizersThe right to political dissent without fear of assassinationYou can read the dispatch here:https://antidotezine.com/2026/03/03/dispatch-from-iraq-in-defense-of-civil-society/Additional Resources:https://www.newarab.com/features/yanar-mohammed-remembering-iraqs-advocate-womens-rights?amphttps://www.reuters.com/business/energy/iraqi-oil-production-collapses-with-strait-hormuz-blocked-by-conflict-sources-2026-03-08/https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/katyusha-rockets-target-us-embassy-baghdad-security-sources-say-2026-03-07/https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/airstrikes-kill-least-two-iraqs-jurf-al-sakhar-pmf-spokesperson-says-2026-02-28/Host:israa' (⁠Bluesky⁠,  ⁠IG)⁠— — —From The Periphery Podcast is supported by the community around us. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider becoming a member of our Patreon today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠You not only help us make more episodes like this, but you get exclusive access to other content, an invitation to our monthly hangout, and direct contact with the rest of the team.