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The-Iraq-Report-Diplomatic-spat-with-Turkey-intensifies-after-deadly-drone-strike

The Iraq Report: Diplomatic Spat With Turkey Intensifies After Deadly Drone Strike

While authorities in Iraq continue to criticise Turkish military operations, their protestations of sovereignty have fallen on deaf ears.

19 August 2020Iraq
The-killing-of-George-Floyd-sparks-controversy-over-African-Iraqi-rights

The Killing Of George Floyd Sparks Controversy Over African-Iraqi Rights

Ongoing protests in the United States over the killing of George Floyd have raised awareness among Iraqis about African-Iraqi rights in the country.

11 June 2020Iraq
kirkuk-court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-acting-governor

Kirkuk court issues arrest warrant for acting governor

An integrity court in Kirkuk has issued an arrest warrant for Rakan Saeed al-Jabouri, the acting governor of Kirkuk, on financial corruption charges.

27 June 2019Iraq
As-Iraqi-army-retreats-to-borders-local-police-controls-cities-security

As Iraqi army retreats to borders, local police controls cities' security

As the security situation improves in Iraq, the Iraqi army is handing security of the cities to the local police in seven provinces.

03 February 2019Iraq
Jordan-in-race-against-time-to-re-penetrate-Iraqi-market-as-regional-competitors-scramble-for-footholds

Jordan in race against time to re-penetrate Iraqi market as regional competitors...

Jordan is on a mission to rejuvenate trade with its neighbour, Iraq, as regional competitors scramble for footholds in the country. However, Jordanian officials have voiced their concerns about competitiveness within the export sector.

10 January 2019Iraq
Iraqi-Federal-Police-thwart-terrorist-attack-southwest-of-Kirkuk

Iraqi Federal Police thwart terrorist attack, southwest of Kirkuk

On Sunday, Lieutenant General Shaker Jawdat, the Federal Police chief said that his troops were able to foil an ISIS attack on the town of Hawija in Kirkuk Province. The militants were targetting on-duty security troops with a booby-trapped lorry.

15 October 2018Iraq
Anbar-governor-wants-police-boosted-and-military-back-on-bases

Anbar governor wants police boosted and military back on bases

Local authorities in Iraq's western province of Anbar have demanded that international forces step in to guard the province's border with Syria, given the various competing forces on both sides. The authorities called on for the Iraqi military to "go back to their bases".

11 September 2018Iraq
Egyptian-women-look-to-boost-presence-in-police-force

Egyptian women look to boost presence in police force

The Ministry of Interior in Egypt increased the presence of policewomen during the recent Eid festivities, particularly in order to ward off harassment against women.

27 June 2018North Africa
Iraqi-musicians-fight-to-revive-ancient-art-of-maqam

Iraqi musicians fight to revive ancient art of maqam

Maqam forms the basis of traditional music in Iraq and other musical cultures in the region. Musicians in the country are attempting to preserve this art.

21 April 2018Iraq
Iraqi-Jewish-archive-triggers-traumatic-memories

Iraqi-Jewish archive triggers 'traumatic memories'

The Jewish community in Iraq has a rich and long history in the country, however their numbers have dwindled over the years.

24 January 2018
Women-join-opposition-police-forces-in-Aleppo’s-liberated-areas

Women join opposition police forces in Aleppo’s liberated areas

A sign showing the Free Syrian Army flag (L) and a logo of the "Free Police" is seen in the border town of Jarablus, Syria

06 December 2017
Iraqi Police Parade Car Bombs Seized From ISIS

Iraqi police parade car bombs seized from ISIS

Iraqi forces have seized car bombs and modified vehicles in Mosul following the liberation of the city.

15 July 2017
Security ‘deteriorates’ in Damascus suburbs as rebels usurp police stations, install paramilitary

Security ‘deteriorates’ in Damascus suburbs as rebels usurp police stations, install paramilitary

The security situation in rebel-held areas of Damascus is deteriorating as Failaq ar-Rahman reportedly takes over police stations.

23 June 2017
chemical-attacks-and-narrow-streets-complicate-fight-for-mosul-old-city

Chemical attacks and narrow streets complicate fight for Mosul’s Old City

On April 23, a surprise attack including two suicide attacks by Islamic State (IS) fighters hit a command center for...

25 April 2017
fight-for-mosul-IS-forces-families-into-booby-trapped-buildings

Fight for Mosul: IS forces families into booby-trapped buildings

Islamic State (IS) militants in western Mosul are moving residents into booby-trapped buildings and drawing air strikes with sniper fire...

31 March 2017
liberated-areas-handed-over-to-iraqi-army-and-local-police-in-mosul

Liberated areas handed over to Iraqi army and local police in Mosul

The commander of the Special Operations forces in Mosul has said that his forces have handed over liberated areas to...

29 December 2016
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