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Second-tier-Iraqi-Shia-figures-consider-forming-new-alliance

Second-Tier Iraqi Shia Figures Consider Forming New Alliance

The three political figures working to create this alliance, the observers add, enjoy good relations with the leaders of traditional Shia parties and groups, but still need to reassure Iran. If they fail to do so, the observers warn, their presence will be threatened.

08 January 2021Iraq
Iraqi PM-designate Mustafa al-Kadhimi receives vote of confidence

Iraq’s Parliament Approves Government Of New PM Kadhimi

After months of deadlock, the Iraqi Parliament has approved the government proposed by Prime Minister-designate, Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

07 May 2020Iraq
Iraqi-PM-Designate-Readies-Cabinet-To-Present-To-Parliament

Iraqi PM Designate Readies Cabinet To Present To Parliament

As Intelligence Chief Mustafa Al-Kadhimi prepares his cabinet, he appears to have broad support, and Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units aren't blocking his way.

20 April 2020Iraq
Iraqi-Artist-Uses-His-Skills-To-Spread-Awareness-About-Coronavirus

Iraqi Artist Uses His Skills To Spread Awareness About Coronavirus

Alarmed by both the government's lacklustre response to the coronavirus crisis and the lack of awareness of the Iraqi people of how to prevent the outbreak, Iraqi artist, Ahmed al-Mandnawi, has taken on himself to publish a series of caricatures and illustrations to raise awareness on both these issues.

27 March 2020Iraq
PM-Designate-Of-Iraq-Defies-Pushback-Continues-Government-Formation

PM-Designate Of Iraq Defies Pushback, Continues Government-Formation

Despite opposition from a number of major Shia blocs, the Prime Minister-Designate of Iraq, Adnan al-Zurfi, appears to be trying to gather support from the remaining Shia, Sunni and Kurdish parties to go ahead with the formation of a government.

25 March 2020Iraq
shia-political-blocs-and-protesters-reject-designation-of-al-zurfi-for-the-premiership-position-

Shia Political Blocs and Protesters Reject Designation of al-Zurfi for The Premiership...

Iraqi President Barham Salih’s decision to appoint Adnan al-Zurfi as Prime Minister-Designate has been rejected by both protesters and Shia political blocs.

20 March 2020Iraq
iraq-anti-government-movement-rejects-zurfi-calls-for-peaceful-change

Iraq’s Anti-Government Movement Rejects Zurfi, Calls for Peaceful Change

Protesters in Baghdad's Tahrir Square have rejected the newly appointed Prime Minister-designate, Adnan al-Zurfi, saying he does not meet the conditions that they have outlined.

19 March 2020Iraq
iraqi-president-salih-appoints-adnan-al-zurfi-as-new-pm-designate

Iraqi President Salih appoints Adnan al-Zurfi as new PM-designate

Former Najaf governor, Adnan Al-Zurfi, has 30 days to form a cabinet which must then be approved by Iraq's parliament.

17 March 2020Iraq
Fate-of-those-missing-under-ISIS-may-never-be-known

Fate of those missing under IS may never be known

Baghouz was the Islamic State's last bastion but for the relatives of many missing people, it was also one of the last places where their loved ones might have been found alive

29 March 2019Syria
Um-Adnan's-husband-and-seven-children-made-disabled-by-the-war-in-Syria

Um Adnan's husband and seven children made disabled by the war in...

Um Adnan, a displaced woman from Aleppo, Syria, is currently living in the western countryside of Urum with her husband and seven disabled children

18 July 2018Syria
WFP-increases-stipends-for-refugees-after-subsidies-lifted

WFP increases stipends for refugees after subsidies lifted

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is supporting Syrian refugees in Jordan with aid that will provide them with food.

08 April 2018Middle East
Basement-schools-aid-children-in-Syria's-Eastern-Ghouta

Basement schools aid children in Syria's Eastern Ghouta

Initiatives by teachers in Douma, in Eastern Ghouta, aim to continue educating schoolchildren despite bombardment.

01 April 2018Syria
Eastern Ghouta - Hyperinflation compounds struggle in rebel area

Eastern Ghouta: Hyperinflation compounds struggle in rebel area

Residents of rebel-held areas in Syria are struggling to afford daily necessities, as hyperinflation is compounding the already dire humanitarian situation in...

07 March 2018Syria
Syria-doctors-improvise-under-siege

Syria doctors improvise under siege

Doctors in besieged Eastern Ghouta have had to make do with whatever is readily at hand, rationing medication and limiting surgery

11 November 2017
An-infinite-darkness-Children-face-lingering-trauma-from-life-under-IS

'An infinite darkness': Children face lingering trauma from life under IS

'We were surrounded by darkness, nothing in front of us had semblance of light.'

06 July 2017
east-mosul-reburies-its-dead-since-liberation

East Mosul re-buries its dead since liberation

Since east Mosul’s recent liberation, residents reinter their loved ones properly following improvised burials during hostile times. MOSUL – Abdulrahman...

26 January 2017
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