Iraq

Iraq

Iraq protest death toll reaches 67 over weekend

The Iraqi government sent in the Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) onto the streets of Baghdad.

26/10/2019

Iraq

Protests in Iraq find an outlet to the world: Snapchat

NBC News was able to view hundreds of videos coming in from cities across Iraq documenting the entire day of demonstrations via Snapchat's interactive heatmap.

26/10/2019

Iraq

Iraq protesters back on the streets after violence kills 40

The Iraqi parliament will meet in an emergency session to address the demands.

25/10/2019

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More tear gas used, protesters wounded in Baghdad

Iraqi security forces used tear gas and stun grenades to repel demonstrators who had marched towards government buildings in protest against corruption and economic hardship. The incident marked a renewal of the anti-government protests after security forces killed about 150 people.

25/10/2019

Iraq

Five more killed as Iraqi forces shoot anti-government protestors

Police and medical reports suggest the number of people killed in recent days during protests against corruption and unemployment is at least 81.

05/10/2019

Iraq

The death toll has surged to 73 in Iraq's week-long protests

The Iraqi High Commission For Human Rights revealed that the death toll increased to 73 and 3,000 more people have been injured since Tuesday when protests began.

05/10/2019

The Cube

Why Iraqis are on the streets after 'years of anger and frustration'

Prime Minister Mahdi says he will listen to the ''legitimate'' demands of protesters, but with many calling for his downfall, what is next for Iraq?

04/10/2019

Iraq

Euronews Tonight | Why are protesters taking to the streets in Iraq?

"People elected a new government, a new leadership, and yet it seems that the system of Iraq's government, the new system post-2003, post-Saddam Hussein, is failing," expert Bilal Wahab told Euronews.

03/10/2019

Iraq

Is this Iraqi General behind Iraq's wave of protests?

Who is Iraqi Special Forces general Abdul Wahab Al Saadi?

03/10/2019

Iraq

Iraq imposes curfew, cuts internet as major protests turn violent

Iraq’s government cut internet access, imposed curfews and deployed forces to secure key facilities amid protests aimed at toppling the regime.

02/10/2019

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Leo the pet lion: a local celebrity in Iraq's Dohuk

Blend Mamoon turns heads when he roams the streets of the city of Dohuk with his pet, a year-old lion who came into Mamoon's care when he was just a 20-day-old cub.

05/09/2019

Iraq

Evolution of Iraq's tattoo culture shows impact of US legacy

Today, some sixteen years after the invasion, young Iraqis are getting tattoo inspiration from American pop culture.

22/07/2019

World

How is Iraqi cellist Karim Wasfi using music to fight terrorism?

Iraqi musician & conductor Karim Wasfi is working to bring music to war-torn countries.

19/07/2019

Iraq

Baghdad's Green Zone sign of movement towards 'prosperous future'

After the zone was officially opened to the public in June, drivers' journeys have been shortened from a couple of hours to under ten minutes.

18/07/2019

Iraq

Two more Frenchmen sentenced to death in Iraq over ISIS involvement

The two men — Bilel Kabaoui, 32, and Mourad Delhomme, 41 — are the latest defendants in a string of court cases that have already seen other nine French citizens and a Tunisian national be sentenced to death in the past weeks.

04/06/2019

Iraq

Watch: Retired teacher keeps kids off video games at Iraq street schoo

Khamis Ali sets up his open-air classroom in the street outside his house.

10/05/2019

Iraq

Mass grave of Kurd remains shown to relatives in Iraq's Anfal anniversary

A mass grave discovered in a desert was shown to Iraq's president Barham Salih. Remains were shown to relatives. The president said that Iraq must never forget Saddam Hussein's crimes.

14/04/2019

World

Mr. Erbil: the social media influencers styling up Iraq

The gentlemen’s fashion club, Mr. Erbil is revamping style and culture in the Kurdish region in the northern part of Iraq.

05/04/2019

Iraq

Watch: Relics recovered from so-called Islamic State go on display

During its occupation of Iraq, IS raided historical sites on what Unesco called 'an industrial scale' and used the loot to fund its operations.

27/03/2019

Iraq

Anger and grief over the Iraq ferry disaster in which at least 95 people were killed

The boat was loaded to five times its capacity, according to a local official. The Prime Minister of Iraq has called for the sacking of the regional Governor.

23/03/2019

Iraq

Nearly 80 killed in Iraq after overloaded ferry sinks

Officials told Reuters most of the victims were women and children who could not swim.

21/03/2019

Iraq

Watch: Iraqi Kurds celebrate Nowruz with torchlit mountain procession

Nowruz symbolises the passing of the dark season and the arrival of the season of light, but has also come to stand for Kurdish hopes for freedom and self-rule.

21/03/2019

Iraq

Iraq mass grave includes remains of children

Police in northern Iraq say a mass grave contains remains of people executed by Islamic State militants including children

31/12/2018

Iraq

Royal Game of Ur: the ancient boardgame making a comeback in Iraq

Once played by Egyptian Pharaohs and Mesopotamian Kings, the Royal Game of Ur is given a new lease of life in Iraq.

26/11/2018

Iraq

Trump addresses reporter as 'Mr Kurd'

Twitter users say US president is giving much-needed recognition to repressed group.

27/09/2018

Iraq

Basra in state of alert

Rockets fired on Iraq's second city as anti-government protests intensify

08/09/2018