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How to think about Iraq’s demonstrations

Iraq's demonstrations are largely justified and entirely expected as the removal of the problems of sectarianism and insurgency have left the deep structural problems of Iraq’s government and its political economy exposed.

23 October 2019Iraq
Iraq-Protests-All-The-Latest-Updates

Iraq Protests: All The Latest Updates

Protesters in Baghdad and across Iraq defy curfew as they hit the streets for fourth day rallying against corruption and unemployment.

04 October 2019Iraq
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Shrines, Palaces, Malls And Red Buses: A Whistle-Stop Tour Of Iraq

The tourism industry in Iraq is largely geared towards religious pilgrims, however, the country has much more to offer to the average tourist.

02 May 2019Iraq
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Iraq tells Mideast leaders Baghdad will take no sides

Iraq Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi has been busy meeting with regional leaders to expand the country's economic ties and promote an impartial political role in the Arab world.

28 March 2019Iraq
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Iraq’s religious leaders join hands to promote peaceful coexistence

Leaders of various religious groups in Iraq have been holding meetings in places such as Lalish, Karbala, and Baghdad to join hands for peace.

27 March 2019Iraq
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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
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Can Iraq Beat The Drought And Become The Breadbasket Of The Middle...

Despite an environmental crisis, award-winning expert Azzam Alwash believes that Iraq can revive its agriculture and become the breadbasket of the Middle East.

15 February 2019Iraq
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Iraq’s Southern Oil Exports Hold Near Record In January

During the month of January, oil from Iraq’s southern provinces are holding close to a record high for 2019. This could raise question whether OPEC’s second-largest producer is following through on the deal to cut output.

22 January 2019Iraq
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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
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The Importance Of Fixing Iraq’s Irrigation

Iraqi researcher: The irrigation systems in Iraq are outdated and damaged and need to be fixed for the country's agriculture industry to flourish. Many marshlands and cultivable lands have already been lost due to poor irrigation.

09 July 2018Iraq
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Combating illicit drug trafficking and treating drug abusers in Iraq

Combatting the prevalence of drug smuggling, which was exacerbated by the rule of ISIS over parts of Iraq, has become a key priority for the Iraqi Government

27 June 2018Iraq
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Iraq’s southern oil exports fall for third month in March-sources

LONDON: Oil exports from southern Iraq have fallen by 70,000 barrels per day (bpd) this month, according to shipping data...

24 March 2018Iraq
IRAQ’S WATER CRISIS - A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY

Iraq's Water Crisis: A Threat To National Security

An impending threat to national security could emerge sooner rather than later if serious measures are not taken to address...

09 March 2018Iraq
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Tribal disputes flare in southern Iraq over water scarcity

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi gave instructions on Feb. 11 to stop the encroachment upon water quotas and increase the water share...

18 February 2018Iraq
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Iraq shifts focus onto new and old threats as U.S. begins troop...

As street vendors and day labourers mixed in with hundreds of others making their rush hour journeys to work on...

08 February 2018Iraq
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'They can't fight without us': Iraq's Shia-led groups refuse to down weapons

The powerful Hashd al-Shaabi brigades of Iraq reject calls to lay down their arms despite apparent end of war against ISIS.

14 December 2017
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