Washington Post | Islamic State's 'caliphate' has been toppled in Iraq and Syria. Why ... Washington Post BAGHDAD — Every day for more than three years, the U.S.-led coalition bombed Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria, for a total of nearly 30,000 strikes. But on Nov. 26, not a single airstrike was launched. Just a week earlier, Iraq's military had ... Coalition Says Fewer Than 3000 IS Fighters Remain in Iraq and Syria Fewer than 3000 IS fighters left in Iraq, Syria: coalition Fewer than 3000 Daesh fighters remain in Iraq and Syria |
Telegraph.co.uk | British Iraq veterans could face war crimes trial, Hague chief prosecutor suggests despite end of 'witch-hunt' inquiry Telegraph.co.uk British soldiers who fought in Iraq could face a war crimes trial, the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor has suggested, despite the end of the Government's disastrous £60 million criminal investigation. Fatou Bensouda, chief prosecutor at ... British Iraq vets could face trial for war crimes at the Hague – despite end of witch hunt probe UK troops to face ICC investigation into war crimes claims in Iraq British troops could face trial at the Hague after international court says there is a 'reasonable basis' to believe ... |
Reuters | Commentary: Why Iraq should limit Islamic State trials Reuters There is global sympathy for Iraqi popular demands for justice against the IS criminals who mercilessly, even proudly, caused unimaginable suffering, death, and destruction in Iraq (and Syria) for three years. Our 21st century is now scarred with the ... |
Human Rights Watch | Iraq accused of violating due process for Islamic State suspects Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi federal and Kurdish regional judiciaries are violating the rights of Islamic State suspects with flawed trials, arbitrary detentions under harsh conditions, and broad prosecutions, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday. As the ... Rights group criticises Iraq over jihadist suspects Iraq: Flawed Prosecution of ISIS Suspects Victims left out of ISIS trials in Iraq, Kurdistan: rights monitor |
Aljazeera.com | Iraqi VP 'baffled' by French demand to disband militia Aljazeera.com The vice president of Iraq has accused President Emmanuel Macron of going against France's constitution by interfering in foreign affairs after he called on Baghdad to disband Shia militias that proved crucial in the fight against ISIL. Macron met ... |
Iraqi News | Saudi's SABIC to open office in Iraq as relations improve Daily Mail DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Petrochemical giant Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) plans to open an office in Iraq soon, Saudi Arabia's energy minister said during a visit to Iraq's southern oil city of Basra, as relations between Riyadh and Baghdad thaw ... Saudi oil minister talks of strengthening ties on Iraq visit Iraq, Saudi Arabia sign 18 energy memorandums in Basra |
UN News Centre | United Nations News Centre - Iraq: Ambiguity over legal age of ... UN News Centre A young girl writes on a whiteboard during class at a school in Dohuk governorate, Iraq. Photo: UNICEF/Mackenzie. Tweet. Print. 4 December 2017 – Voicing concern over proposed amendments to laws governing marriage in Iraq – in particular the ambiguity ... |
Iraqi News | Iraq opposed to US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq is opposed to the United States recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital and moving its embassy there, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Tuesday, warning that such a decision would negatively affect Middle East stability ... PM: Iraq opposed to possible Trump decision moving US embassy to J'lem Iraq PM Abadi rejects US plans for Jerusalem embassy, HRW report |
Al-Arabiya | A Marshall Plan for Iraq? Al-Arabiya A few days ago, Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari called for a Marshall Plan for the reconstruction of his country. “The world owes it to us,” he insisted. After the military victory over ISIS, Iraq undoubtedly needs massive international aid ... |
The Root | Trump Administration Is Detaining an American Citizen in Iraq, Denying Him a Lawyer: Report The Root An unnamed American citizen is being detained in Iraq as an “enemy combatant,” and although the man has requested an attorney, the U.S. government is denying him his right to one, authorities say. Error loading player: No playable sources found. The ... |