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Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi praised the readiness of Iraqi forces to assume the anti-IS combat role when coalition troops leave.
"Together, our governments will support the government of Iraq's investigation into the attacks to ensure that those responsible will be held accountable."
Pro-Iran factions up the ante in Iraq
The drone strike marks "an escalation and a sign that Iran-backed militias will use various weapons to attack their targets."
How violence prevents healing after Islamic State
Comment: To begin healing in Iraq and Syria, we must find new strategies of acceptance that fight dehumanisation and radicalisation, writes ...
Turkish soldier killed by rocket fire in Iraq
An Iraqi child was injured when another of the rockets landed in a nearby village.
Drone attack targets Iraq's Erbil airport in 'grand escalation'
The use of a drone marks an unprecedented escalation of the arms used to target US soldiers based in Erbil.
Iraqi-Kurds dismiss reports of 'attack on Israeli Mossad'
Kurdish authorities in northern Iraq have denied reports of an Israeli intelligence foothold in the region.
ReBirth: Women in Iraq blend feminism with digital art
Burcu Ozcelik uncovers the creative practices of reBirth, a visual arts project in Erbil that unapologetically showcases womanhood and ...
Iraqi youth see little hope 18 years after Saddam
Despite the country's oil wealth, the promise of a booming future has remained beyond grasp for most, especially those now coming of age.
The future of learning Arabic in MENA post-pandemic
Sarah Markiewicz unravels the beloved diversity of learning Arabic, its regional varieties, and how recent events in the region have thrust ...
Why Baghdad's new visa system could emulate Kurdistan's success
In-depth: Baghdad once sought to abolish the KRG's comparably liberal visa system. Now, new reforms will make it easier for foreign visitors to ...
Three Kurdish prisoners executed in Iran
Kurdish prisoners Sadiq Mahi, Ahmed Nematwand and Mohammed Mahmoudi were executed on Sunday.
Iraqi-Kurdish MPs slams arrest of LGBTQ+ activists in Iraq
An Iraqi-Kurdish MP criticised the arrests last week of people 'suspected' of being part of the LGBTQ+ community in Sulaimani.
Kurdish humanitarian dies from Covid-19 in Sweden
Ghafouri set up a charity to support Yazidis diplaced by IS.
Turkish court delays putting pro-Kurdish party on trial
Turkey's top court delayed putting the country's main pro-Kurdish party on trial over its alleged links to militants.
Turkey's top court refuses to hear expelled MP's appeal
Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu’s appeal will not be heard by Turkey top court, following his expulsion from parliament.
Activist-led Iraq movement seeks funding to challenge country's elite
The National House movement is seeking donations so that it can run in political elections can carry forth the message from the anti-government ...
Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah-linked militia hold military parade in Baghdad
An Iraqi militia called Rubu’ Allah organised a military parade in central Baghdad.
Frontex: The EU agency under fire for migrant pushbacks
In-depth: There are mounting allegations of illegal and violent practices by the EU agency Frontex, suggesting the EU's border system is ...
Iraqi factions pressure Kurds to surrender Erbil attack findings
The Kurdistan Regional Government claimed that a group belonging to the Iran-backed PMU were behind the deadly rocket attack on Erbil ...
Unseated Turkey opposition MP appeals to top court
Outspoken pro-Kurdish MP Gergerlioglu has applied to have his seat in parliament reinstated.
Why Turkey wants Biden to salvage the JCPOA
Analysis: As divisions grow among Washington's partners, Turkey will likely stand in the camp of states that see the JCPOA's survival as serving ...
Will Biden really curb arms sales to Saudi Arabia?
Analysis: The US is mulling limiting any future arms deals with Saudi Arabia to 'defensive' weapons. This has been tried before.
Turkish Kurds in New Year protest over political repression
Kurdish people in Turkey celebrated the Newroz, associated with protests against the repression of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party.
Strikes hit a zone in north Syria held by Kurdish militia on Saturday night, a monitor said.
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