Based on 495 Facebook posts analyzed on April 10, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives trending across Iraq. The most engaging story involved a shocking incident at Tikrit University where a professor murdered a security guard, prompting widespread outrage and an official dismissal from the Ministry of Higher Education. Political discourse was also prominent, with discussions surrounding the Iraqi Parliament’s special session on teachers’ demands for salary reform, a topic also addressed by former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Separately, Prime Minister Al Sudani’s plan to hire foreign doctors for Iraqi hospitals drew significant criticism online. Other major topics included allegations of abuse against media personality Hamsa Majed in prison, the results of the “Iraqi Classico” football match, and claims of a technical glitch in the Asiacell mobile network providing free internet to users.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Tikrit University Professor Kills Security Guard

The most engaging story on Iraqi Facebook is the killing of a Tikrit University security guard, Mustafa Amer al-Jumaili, by a professor named Omar Falah. According to pages like Al-Khuwa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 93%) and Da’am Al-Quwat Al-Amniyah Al-Iraqiya (Support for Iraqi Security Forces) (Post Impact: 23%), the incident occurred after the guard discovered the professor in a car with a female student in what was described as an “indecent situation” or “unethical practices.” The professor then allegedly ran over the guard with his vehicle, causing his death. The news provoked widespread condemnation, with pages like Iraqeen W Bas (Iraqis Only) (Post Impact: 20%) calling it a “farce.” In response to the event, the Ministry of Higher Education issued an order to dismiss the professor, as reported by Baghdad (Post Impact: 14%).

2. Hamsa Majed Reportedly Beaten in Prison

Reports are circulating about media personality Hamsa Majed being physically assaulted while in custody. Al-A’lami Qahtan Adnan (Journalist Qahtan Adnan) (Post Impact: 45%) highlighted the story in a segment of his show “Al-Ghassala” (The Washing Machine), indicating that she was beaten inside the prison. Concurrently, Al-Iraqi Al-Aseel (The Authentic Iraqi) (Post Impact: 16%) reported that negotiations are underway between the parties involved. These talks aim to reach an “amicable settlement” and persuade the complainant to drop the lawsuit against her.

3. Parliament Discusses Teachers’ Demands for Salary Reform

Following widespread protests by educators, the Iraqi Parliament held a special session to address the demands of teachers and educational staff. According to the official page of the Majlis Al-Nuwwab Al-Iraqi (Iraqi Council of Representatives) (Post Impact: 7%), the session, attended by Teachers’ Syndicate President Adi al-Issawi, focused on calls to amend the salary scale, secure permanent contracts for lecturers, and improve working conditions. Pages like Diyala Diyala TV (Post Impact: 9%) reported that Parliament has obliged the Council of Ministers to send the salary scale law for a vote. In a related post, Ahmed Al-Thawaq (Post Impact: 11%) questioned why some Sunni and Kurdish MPs allegedly did not attend the session, suggesting it was an attempt to prevent a quorum and delay a resolution.

4. Nouri al-Maliki on Salary Scale Protests

Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, has publicly called for the reform of the public sector salary scale in response to ongoing demonstrations. The page Khabar Ajel (Breaking News) (Post Impact: 35%) reported his statements, where he acknowledged the legitimacy of the protests, saying, “The message has been received.” However, he also expressed caution, stating a fear that the demonstrations could be exploited by other parties. This sentiment was echoed by Kulna Al-Iraq wa lil-Iraq (We are All Iraq and for Iraq) (Post Impact: 5%), which also highlighted his call for a comprehensive and centralized reform of the salary structure.

5. PM Sudani’s Plan to Hire Foreign Doctors Criticized

A plan by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani’s government to hire doctors from Sudan, Somalia, and Gaza has drawn significant criticism on Facebook. In a widely circulated video, Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 75%) highlighted that the government has allocated $576 million to develop seven hospitals while simultaneously seeking medical staff from these countries. The post expresses a sense of despair and questions the government’s priorities, concluding with the lament, “God be with you, O Iraq 🥺.” The high engagement on this single post indicates strong public sentiment against the policy, viewing it as a misallocation of resources and a slight against local medical professionals.

6. Al-Zawraa Wins Iraqi Classico Football Match

Football fans celebrated Al-Zawraa SC’s victory over their rivals, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya SC (Air Force Club), in the highly anticipated “Iraqi Classico.” Al-Khuwa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 28%) reported that Al-Zawraa staged a late-game comeback, or “remontada,” to win 2-1. This victory propelled Al-Zawraa to the top of the Iraqi Premier League standings. The page Al-Iraq 24 (Post Impact: 11%) shared a video showing the enthusiastic celebrations of Al-Zawraa’s fans after the match concluded, capturing the excitement of the win.

7. Death of Engineer Bashir Khalid Sparks Outrage

The death of engineer Bashir Khalid has become a major topic, with pages alleging he was killed due to an abuse of power by security officials. Khat Al-Difa’ Al-Raqami (Digital Defense Line) (Post Impact: 12%) posted a detailed analysis, claiming the case began with a dispute between Khalid and Major General Abbas Ali al-Tamimi and ended with Khalid being tortured and killed, followed by attempts to cover up the crime. Adding another layer to the story, Hisham Ali :: Husham Ali (Post Impact: 11%) shared a clip of MP Hussein Arab, who stated that there was a professional relationship between the victim’s father, who owns a salary payment outlet, and Major General Abbas, who is the director of salaries for the Federal Police, suggesting a potential financial motive or context for the dispute.

8. MP Claims Threat from Karkh Police Chief

MP Hussein Arab has publicly stated that he was threatened by the Karkh Police Commander. As reported by Hisham Ali :: Husham Ali (Post Impact: 19%) and Muntazar Al-Zaidi (Post Impact: 5%) in video clips, the MP alleges that the police commander told him, “You and I will meet later.” The context of the threat was not fully detailed in the posts, but the claim from a member of parliament against a high-ranking police official has garnered significant attention and concern among followers of these pages.

9. Asiacell Network Glitch Reportedly Provides Free Internet

A number of pages reported a major technical issue with the Asiacell mobile network, which allegedly resulted in free internet access for many of its customers. Al-Iraqi Al-Aseel (The Authentic Iraqi) (Post Impact: 5%) stated that the network may have been hacked and claimed that “80 percent of the lines have free internet now.” The news spread quickly, with influencer Steven Nabil :: Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 15%) simply asking his followers, “What’s happening with Asiacell?”, while pages like Al-Iraq (Post Impact: 5%) directly announced that Asiacell was experiencing a “network malfunction where if you open your data you will find the internet is free.”

10. State of Administration Coalition Affirms Election Date

The State of Administration Coalition held its regular meeting attended by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani and Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani. According to a statement from the Al-Maktab Al-I’lami li-Ra’is Al-Wuzara’ Al-Iraqi (Prime Minister’s Media Office) (Post Impact: 12%), the coalition welcomed the government’s decision to set the election date for November 11, 2025, and confirmed it will proceed under the current law without any amendments. The page Al-Qasr Al-Hukoumi (The Government Palace) (Post Impact: 11%) summarized the decision bluntly: “No postponement of the elections. November 11 is a fixed date. No amendment to the election law. The law itself remains. It’s over.” The coalition also discussed the constitutional right to protest, the economic situation, and regional security challenges.