Based on an analysis of 520 trending Facebook posts on October 28, 2025, Miqrab AI identified that the upcoming elections are the primary driver of conversation in Iraq, fueling narratives of political controversy, candidate promotions, and sharp satire. Key trending stories included the high-profile disqualification of a candidate in Wasit province and a contentious debate surrounding a general amnesty law allegedly benefiting perpetrators of the Speicher massacre. Alongside these political firestorms, Iraqis engaged heavily with humanitarian stories shared by social media influencers, commemorated slain activists from the Tishreen protests, and discussed major urban development projects in Baghdad, such as the redevelopment of the international airport and the controversial demolition of a historic amusement park.<\/p>\n
A top trending story across multiple pages was the disqualification of electoral candidate Samer Maitham Hadi Taher, known as “Samer Germany,” by the Independent High Electoral Commission. Pages like Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa (The Clean Brotherhood)<\/a> (Post Impact: 43%)<\/strong> and Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> reported that the Emaar and Development coalition candidate in Wasit was excluded for failing to meet the condition of “good conduct and behavior.” Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 19%)<\/strong> described the news as a “political earthquake”<\/em> shaking Wasit. In response, Sahar Abbas Jamil<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> shared a video of Samer Germany’s first appearance after the decision, in which he announced, “I will appeal the Electoral Commission’s decision to the judiciary, and I will return, due to my confidence in the fairness of the judiciary.”<\/em><\/p>\n A highly contentious debate emerged over what social media pages are calling the “Black Amnesty”<\/em> deal, which allegedly includes perpetrators of the Speicher massacre. Hayder Al-Hamdani<\/a> (Post Impact: 68%)<\/strong> released a video explicitly questioning the role of politician Khamis al-Khanjar, asking, “What is the connection of Khamis al-Khanjar to including the perpetrators of the Speicher tragedy in the general amnesty and their immediate release?”<\/em> This sentiment was shared by Dr. Mudhaffar Qasim Hussein<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong>, who criticized the Parliament for passing the law and suggested that the failure to carry out death sentences for those convicted in the massacre for years raises questions about a “premeditated political deal.”<\/em><\/p>\n The popular satirical page Albasheer Show – albasheer show<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> turned its focus to the electoral advertisements of candidate Israa Al-Rikabi. The page mocked her campaign videos, stating she “excels in campaign ads”<\/em> and sarcastically remarking on her use of a “six-meter poet.”<\/em> In a separate, higher-impact post, Albasheer Show – albasheer show<\/a> (Post Impact: 22%)<\/strong> claimed its own editing team, protesting a reprimand from the host, designed a video parodying Al-Rikabi’s style. Both posts used the popular hashtags #\u0627\u0644\u0628\u0634\u064a\u0631_\u0634\u0648 (Albasheer_Show) and #\u0645\u0631_\u062e\u0646\u0634\u0648\u0641\u0643 (Come_by_let’s_see_you), indicating an ongoing satirical series focused on the elections.<\/p>\n In the single most impactful post analyzed, influencer Ali Athab – Ali Athab<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong> shared a video depicting a family’s emotional reaction to moving into a new home. The short reel captures their happiness, with a caption reading, “Their joy in moving to the new house is worth the world. Thanks to God.”<\/em> This post stands out for its positive, humanitarian focus amid a backdrop of political debate and controversy, demonstrating the power of apolitical, feel-good content to generate massive engagement on Iraqi Facebook. This content is characteristic of Ali Athab’s page, which frequently highlights charitable work and social issues.<\/p>\n Politician Aras Habib became a focal point of criticism from several pages. Ahmed Al-Washah<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> published a long, critical biography of Habib, accusing him of a history of “espionage, theft, and murder” and working with international intelligence agencies. In contrast, Al-Iraqi Al-Aseel (The Authentic Iraqi)<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> shared a direct quote attributed to Habib about his past opposition activities: “In the nineties, we had drones through which we dropped leaflets against Saddam on his birthday.”<\/em> Meanwhile, the page Al-A’lami Qahtan Adnan (Journalist Qahtan Adnan)<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> posted a clip of Habib making the strong statement, “I am alone in Iraq and all of you will get out.”<\/em><\/p>\n Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and his supporters were active on the platform, promoting his Emaar and Development coalition. The Prime Minister’s official page, Al-Mohandes Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong>, shared highlights from a speech to Shammar tribes, where he positioned his coalition as a “national project”<\/em> and warned that boycotting the elections “will allow the failed and corrupt to return.”<\/em> Other pages, such as Hayder Khalaf Ghazi<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong>, posted supportive content with questions like, “Why should I elect Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and his candidates?”<\/em> aimed at encouraging voters.<\/p>\n News of an official decision to demolish the iconic Al-Zawraa Amusement Park in Baghdad and convert the area into residential apartments was shared by news-focused pages. Markaz Al-Iraqi Al-Khabari (Iraqi News Center)<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> and Ahdath Arbil (Erbil Events)<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> both posted identical announcements stating, “Farewell Al-Zawraa Amusement Park. Approval has been granted to demolish it and turn it into residential apartments.”<\/em> The posts added that a new amusement park would be constructed in the Al-Taji area as a replacement, sparking online debate about urban planning in the capital.<\/p>\n Several pages marked the anniversary of the death of Safaa Al-Saray, a prominent activist killed during the 2019 Tishreen protests. Ahmed Al-Washah<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> wrote a tribute, calling Al-Saray an “icon and symbol of the Iraqis’ revolution”<\/em> and recalling that a tear gas canister had “penetrated his head and shattered his skull.”<\/em> Similarly, Al Hadath Iraq (The Iraqi Event)<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> posted a video remembrance, noting that The New York Times had described him as the “Che Guevara of Iraq.”<\/em><\/p>\n Advocacy for the rights of government contract employees was highlighted in a post from Maher Mouhi::Sawt Humat Al-Watan (Maher Mouhi::Voice of the Nation’s Protectors)<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong>. The post specifically called for making Ministry of Interior contract workers permanent, arguing they have shouldered significant responsibilities across all departments. The page stated, “The teacher is from the contracts, the trainees are from the contracts, and the training center guards are from the contracts… They deserve to be made permanent.”<\/em> The post also claimed that a high-ranking official had described these workers as the “bright face of the Ministry of Interior.”<\/p>\n A major investment project to develop Baghdad International Airport was a key topic of discussion. Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa (The Clean Brotherhood)<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong>, citing Bloomberg, reported that a coalition named “CAAP,” involving businessman Namir al-Aqabi, was chosen for the $764 million project. The news was framed positively by pages like Ayun Baghdadia (Baghdadi Eyes)<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong>, which hailed it as the “best investment contract since 2006.”<\/em> The government’s perspective was shared by Al-Qasr Al-Hukumi (The Government Palace)<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong>, which issued a detailed official statement on the project’s scope, bidding process, and expected benefits, including job creation and increased state revenue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 520 trending Facebook posts on October 28, 2025, Miqrab AI identified that the upcoming elections are the primary driver of conversation in Iraq, fueling narratives of political controversy, candidate promotions, and sharp satire. 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Controversy Erupts Over General Amnesty Law and Speicher Massacre Perpetrators<\/h2>\n
3. Albasheer Show Satirizes Election Campaigns of Israa Al-Rikabi<\/h2>\n
4. Influencer Ali Athab Shares Heartwarming Story of Family Receiving a New Home<\/h2>\n
5. Politician Aras Habib Faces Scrutiny Over Past and Present Statements<\/h2>\n
6. PM Al-Sudani’s Election Campaigning and Government Achievements Promoted<\/h2>\n
7. Reports of Al-Zawraa Amusement Park’s Demolition for Housing Project<\/h2>\n
8. Activist Safaa Al-Saray Commemorated on Anniversary of His Death<\/h2>\n
9. Calls for Permanent Status for Ministry of Interior Contract Workers<\/h2>\n
10. Development Plan for Baghdad International Airport Announced<\/h2>\n