Distinctive and self-identified black communities have been reported in countries such as Iraq, with a reported 1.2 million black people, and they attest to a history of discrimination. African-Iraquis have sought minority status from the government, which would reserve some seats in Parliament for representatives of their population. According to Alamin M. Mazrui et al., generally in the Arabian Peninsula and neighboring countries, most of those of visible African descent are still classified and identify as Arab, not black. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who is seeking minority status from the government? ANS1 African-Iraquis QSN2 Where would they be represented if minority status is granted? ANS2 Parliament QSN3 How are Africans classified in the Arabian Peninsula? ANS3 as Arab QSN4 What types of communities have been reported in Iraq? ANS4 Distinctive and self-identified black communities QSN5 Who gave information on how blacks were classified in the Arabian Peninsula? ANS5 Alamin M. Mazrui et al.