Muntadhar al-Zaidi
Muntadhar al-Zaidi is an Iraqi journalist best known for throwing his shoes at former U.S. President George W. Bush during a press conference in Baghdad in December 2008, a protest that symbolized widespread resentment towards U.S. involvement in Iraq. His act of defiance garnered international attention and became a powerful symbol of dissent, inspiring similar protests around the world.
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Iraq:
Muntadhar al-Zaidi is referenced as a young man whose image was displayed in Basra after he protested for better water and electricity.
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Kenya:
Muntadhar al-Zaidi famously threw a shoe at President George W. Bush during a press conference.
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Kenya:
Muntadhar al-Zaidi threw his shoes at then-U.S. President George W. Bush during a press conference.
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Kenya:
Muntadhar al-Zaidi threw his shoes at former US President George Bush, which made headlines worldwide.
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