In 1956, many people in Iraq were very unhappy with the government. They felt like they weren't being treated fairly and that the government wasn't listening to their needs. This made them very angry and they started protesting in the streets.
The government didn't like this and they tried to stop the protests by using force. They sent soldiers and police to break up the demonstrations, which made the protesters even more angry.
As the situation escalated, some people in the crowd started fighting back. They threw rocks and other things at the soldiers and police, and even set some buildings on fire.
The riots lasted for several days and many people were hurt or killed. In the end, the government was able to regain control, but the riots had shown that there was a lot of tension and frustration in Iraq at that time. It was a difficult and dangerous time for the people of Iraq.