Iraq's Sistani Blames Government For Protester Deaths
Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani demands the Iraqi government bring to justice those responsible for more than 100 deaths recorded during recent protests "whatever their affiliation".
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Iraq Appoints Two New Ministers After PM Promises Sweeping Reform
Iraq appointed new education and health ministers on Thursday, a day after Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi promised to reshuffle his government and enact reforms to try to stem unrest.
What did Lavrov discuss in Baghdad and Erbil?
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Iraq to discuss a broad range of issues, with economy and security dominating the agenda.
Iraqi PM announces cabinet reshuffle after week of bloody protests
Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi on Wednesday announced a cabinet reshuffle as he sought to quell anti-government unrest that has gripped Iraq for days.
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Will Iraq Protests Continue After The Reform Package Announcement?
The protests against unemployment, corruption and lack of services that rocked Iraq last week have calmed down following numerous reform promises by the Prime Minister. However, many observers believe this is not the end of the protests, given the country's history of broken reform promises.
Iraqi Kurdistan: Yazidis Celebrate Jamayi Holiday in Lalish
Yazidis are celebrating the Jamayi (Eda Hechiya) holiday, which lasts for seven days between 6 October and 13 October, involving a pilgrimage to Lalish.
Iraqi Security Forces Hunt Down ISIS Militants in Anbar
The sixth phase of the anti-ISIS Will of Victory military operation conducted by the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) is making progress in Anbar Province.
Iraqi Parliament Holds First Session Following Violence Protests
Despite the continuation of protests in Iraq, Parliament has held its urgent special session to discuss ways to tackle the issues raised by demonstrators.