Washington Post | Trump is already losing the long-term fight in Iraq Washington Post Yet the biggest challenge looms beyond the immediate battle: whether Mosul and other Sunni-populated areas of Iraq can be stabilized once the jihadists are driven out. Unfortunately, in his first weeks in office President Trump has significantly ... Iraq: Police Commandos recapture new neighborhood in Mosul Iraq: Officials recapture new neighborhood in Mosul Finally: New Rules of Engagement for US Troops in Iraq |
Voice of America | Mass Christian Immigration From Iraq Makes Future of Church Uncertain Voice of America Hind Safaa has returned to her hometown of Qaraqosh in northern Iraq after Islamic State fighters were pushed out of the town. She and her family left the area two years ago due to fears that Islamic State fighters will target them as religious minorities. |
BBC News | Kurds offer land for independence in struggle to reshape Iraq | World ... The Guardian Kurdish leaders say that 'the deal with a federal Iraq has failed' Kurdish reporter Shifa Gardi killed in Iraq Mosul battle: Kurdish reporter Shifa Gardi killed in Iraq Kurdish Reporter Killed By Roadside Bomb in Iraq |
Reuters | Iraq says it signs $500 million electricity deal with ABB Reuters "An electricity agreement was signed between the government of Iraq and the Swedish company ABB for the implementation of energy transmission for ... the Ministry of Electricity," Abadi's office said, valuing the contract at $500 million. Iraq ... |
Human Rights Watch | Iraq/Kurdistan Region: Men, Boys Who Fled ISIS Detained | Human ... Human Rights Watch (Erbil) – Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) forces are detaining men and boys who have fled the fighting in Mosul even after they have passed security ... |
Press TV | Iraq to Saudi Arabia: End silence on Turkey incursion Press TV Iraqi tribesmen hold national flags and posters bearing a portrait of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan crossed out during a protest against the continued presence of Turkish troops in northern Iraq, in the southern city of Basra on October 16, 2016. Saudi FM makes surprise visit to Baghdad Saudi foreign minister makes landmark visit to Iraq Saudi's Adel Al-Jubeir makes surprise visit to Baghdad |
Center for Research on Globalization | Australia Participated in 2003 Iraq War Solely to Boost Ties with Bush, Army Think-Tank Center for Research on Globalization It also gives insight into how the political decision to enter the unpopular war was made – Howard's statements about enforcing UN resolutions, combatting global terrorism, and contributing to the post-war reconstruction of Iraq were dismissed in ... Planning for war |
UN News Centre | UNESCO meeting lays groundwork for reviving, protecting Iraq's cultural heritage UN News Centre 24 February 2017 – As details on the destruction of and damage to Iraq's rich and diverse cultural heritage emerge, the United Nations cultural agency has appealed to the international community to help protect and revive the country's archaeological, ... |
ReliefWeb | Iraq Country Office Program Overview 2016 ReliefWeb The UN declared Iraq a Level 3 emergency (most severe level) under global humanitarian system's classification. It is one of three current Level 3 emergencies in the world. Iraq is currently facing two protracted large-scale crises. Ongoing conflict ... |
Reliefweb | Clearing land in Iraq Reliefweb After decades of conflict, Iraq is now one of the most contaminated countries in the world. Since early January, Handicap International's weapons clearance teams have identified, collected, and destroyed more than 1,000 explosives in the governorates ... |