More than 1,000 recent health graduates from across Iraq gathered in front of the Ministry of Health building in Baghdad to demand employment opportunities. The peaceful demonstration, held on [specific date], aimed to highlight the graduates' right to central direct employment, which has been affected by recent changes in legislation.

The Ministry of Health recently suspended a long-standing law that facilitated the direct employment of health graduates, pending amendments to the health professions law. This change has left graduates from fields such as pharmacy, dentistry, medical techniques, and disease analysis without clear pathways to public sector employment.

As the protest grew in size, tensions escalated between the demonstrators and security forces. The security personnel intervened to disperse the crowd, leading to several demonstrators being injured in the process. The use of force has drawn criticism and highlighted a troubling trend in Iraq, where university graduates increasingly resort to protests to demand their rights, only to be met with violence instead of solutions.

The Ministry of Health’s decision to amend the employment law was driven by an oversupply of professionals in these specialties within public hospitals. However, the suspension of the direct employment law has left many young professionals frustrated and uncertain about their future prospects.

Protesters are calling on the government to address their concerns and provide viable employment opportunities in the public sector. They argue that the current situation not only affects their livelihoods but also undermines the country's healthcare system by failing to utilize the skills and expertise of newly trained professionals.

As tensions continue to rise, the protesters hope that their voices will be heard and that the government will take swift action to address their grievances and find a solution that benefits both the graduates and the healthcare system.