Iraq News

• Iraqi cleric calls on supporters to withdraw after 30 killed in violent protests

  After cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced Monday he would resign from politics, his supporters stormed the Green Zone, once the stronghold of the U.S. military,

  World

  Aug 30, 2022
  
• At least 15 dead after followers of Iraqi Shiite cleric storm palace amid resignation

  The cleric announced his withdrawal from politics in a tweet, and ordered the closure of his party offices. Religious and cultural institutions will remain open.

  World

  Aug 29, 2022
  
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• Ottawa grants emergency travel document to Canadian stuck in Iraq

  A Canadian woman trapped in Iraq, who has previously spent time stuck in Syrian prison camps, will receive an emergency travel document to return home.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2021
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• Iraq’s prime minister unharmed after assassination attempt with armed drones

  Seven of al-Kadhimi's security guards were injured in the attack with two armed drones which occurred in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone area, officials said.

  World

  Nov 6, 2021
• Mortars were used in American embassy attack in Iraq: U.S. military

  Gen. Frank McKenzie, a top U.S. commander for the Middle East, told reporters travelling with him that the mortar attack started a fire that was put out. He said no U.S. military personnel were injured, but one U.S. national had a minor injury but returned to work.

  World

  Jan 27, 2020
• Iraq protesters’ tents set on fire after key Shiite cleric withdraws support

  One protester was killed and 44 wounded when security forces fired tear gas and live rounds to disperse them from nearby Baghdad's Khilani Square, as clearance operations were underway, medical and security officials said.

  World

  Jan 25, 2020
• Iraq’s prime minister says he will resign after protests leave hundreds dead

  At least 400 protesters have died since Oct. 1, when thousands of Iraqis took to the streets to decry corruption, poor services and lack of jobs.

  World

  Nov 29, 2019
• Up to 3,000 Iraqi refugees captured by Islamic State: UN refugee agency

  The U.N. refugee agency says it has received reports that the Islamic State group may have captured up to 3,000 Iraqis who were fleeing violence and that 12 of them may have been killed.

  World

  Aug 5, 2016