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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
organised-chaos-how-allawis-bid-to-become-iraqi-prime-minister-fell-apart

Organised chaos: How Allawi's bid to become Iraqi prime minister fell apart

Nepotism, bullishness and one catastrophic TV interview with Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr all helped snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

11 March 2020Iraq
Iraqi-journalists-blacklist-politicians-who-attack-them

Iraqi Journalists Blacklist Politicians Who Attack Them

Some Iraqi Journalists are forming a list that includes all officials who attack them to prepare the ground for legal action against them.

22 September 2019Iraq
turkey-continues-bombing-iraqi-kurdistan-amid-iraqs-strong-objection

Turkey continues bombing Iraqi Kurdistan amid Iraq's strong objection

Despite Iraq's condemnation, Turkish fighter jets continue to bombard areas inside Iraqi Kurdistan claiming to target the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).

04 July 2019Iraq
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
Iraq-set-to-try-Islamic-State-detainees-according-to-local-laws

Iraq Set To Try Islamic State Detainees According To Local Laws

Iraq has received hundreds of Islamic State (ISIS) detainees from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and is preparing to try them in Iraqi courts according to local laws.

15 March 2019Iraq
isf-chases-ISIS-along-Syrian-Iraqi-border

Iraqi Army Chases ISIS Along Syrian-Iraqi Border

The Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) are cooperating with local citizens near the Syrian-Iraqi border to locate and target remaining ISIS sleeper cells that might pose a threat to civilians.

22 January 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
The-new-Iraqi-Parliament-reconvened-for-its-first-session

The new Iraqi Parliament reconvened for its first session

Despite convening for the first time with the new members, the Iraqi Parliament was unable to achieve any of the goals on the agenda due to internal disputes on the issue of the ‘largest parliamentary bloc’. The largest bloc will be responsible for forming the new government.

05 September 2018Iraq
IHEC-REJECTS-IRAQI-PARLIAMENT’S-DECISION-REGARDING-ELECTION-RESULTS

IHEC Rejects Iraqi Parliament’s Decision Regarding Election Results

The Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) have rejected the Iraqi Parliament's request for a manual recount of 10% of the votes and the rejecting of IDP and expat votes. IHEC officials stated that only the Iraqi Supreme Federal Court has the power to cancel results. 

01 June 2018Iraq
IRAQI-PARLIAMENT-VOTES-FOR-MANUAL-RECOUNT-OF-10-PERCENT-OF-ELECTION-VOTES

Iraqi Parliament Votes For Manual Recount Of 10 Percent Of Election Votes

On Monday, May 28th the Iraqi Council of Representatives held a session to discuss the May election results. The non-binding resolution that resulted, called for the rejection of Iraqi expat voters and IDPs and a manual recount in Kirkuk.

29 May 2018Iraq
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
As-Iraqi-Parliament-Winds-Up-The-Report-Card-All-Talk-No-Action

As Iraqi Parliament Winds Up, The Report Card: All Talk, No Action

After four eventful years, Iraq’s parliament will end its term on April 30. The main hallmarks: absentee MPs, a lot more press conferences and lack of progress on any laws that could benefit ordinary Iraqis.

15 April 2018Iraq
The-Journey-An-Iraqi-film-in-Iraqi-cinema-after-27-years

'The Journey': An Iraqi film in Iraqi cinema after 27 years

Based loosely on a real incident involving the intense psychological dichotomy of a potential suicide bomber, the film “The Journey”...

09 March 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
Iraqi-civil-society-groups-seek-to-restock-mosul-libraries

Iraqi civil society groups seek to restock Mosul libraries

The University of Mosul's Central Library, burned and destroyed. January 31, 2017.

05 July 2017
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