The move is seen as part of Ukraine's efforts to reinforce its army as soldiers struggle to hold positions against Russia
The grievances echo those of mass demonstrations in Iraq's south just over a year ago, prompted by a severe water shortage that caused a health crisis.
Since then, southern provinces have accused the central government of failing to address profound infrastructural gaps.
In particular, anger has boiled over at the staggering level of youth unemployment, which is around 25 percent or double the overall rate, according to the World Bank.
Tensions have been exacerbated by the closure of government offices and calls by firebrand cleric Moqtada Al Sadr for "a general strike".
Sadr was behind major protests in Baghdad in 2016 when his supporters stormed the city's Green Zone, home to some ministries and embassies.
His involvement appears much more limited this time, but if his followers join the protests en masse the rallies will likely balloon even further.
A signal is also anticipated from the country's top religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, which could come in his weekly Friday sermon.
With internet access virtually shut off, demonstrators have struggled to communicate with each other or post footage of the latest clashes.
Approximately 75 per cent of Iraq is "offline" after major network operators "intentionally restricted" access, according to monitor NetBlocks.
The move is seen as part of Ukraine's efforts to reinforce its army as soldiers struggle to hold positions against Russia
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