Iraq
Iraq repatriates over 12,500 nationals from Syria’s al-Hol camp
February 18, 2025
Iraq repatriates over 12,500 nationals from Syria’s al-Hol camp
Iraq’s Ministry of Immigration and Displacement has repatriated more than 12,500 Iraqi nationals from al-Hol camp in northeast Syria’s Hasaka province, the ministry confirmed on Monday. Spokesperson Ali Jahangir stated that 21 convoys have transported Iraqi families linked to ISIS…
Iraq identifies 53 victims from mass graves in Nineveh
February 14, 2025
Iraq identifies 53 victims from mass graves in Nineveh
The Iraqi Forensic Medicine Department announced on Thursday that it has identified 53 victims found in mass graves in northern Iraq, all killed by ISIS. According to Zaid Ali Abbas, the department’s director general, 32 of the victims were Yazidis…
Iraq Confirms Exclusion of Yazidi Kidnappers from Amnesty Law
February 13, 2025
Iraq Confirms Exclusion of Yazidi Kidnappers from Amnesty Law
The Iraqi Judicial Council has confirmed that individuals responsible for the kidnapping and enslavement of Yazidis and other communities will not receive amnesty under the recent amendments to the General Amnesty Law, Kurdistan 24 reported. This decision comes amid significant…
Iraq’s top court dismisses appeal against three key laws
February 12, 2025
Iraq’s top court dismisses appeal against three key laws
Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the validity of the voting procedures for three recently passed laws: amendments to the general amnesty and personal status laws, as well as a land restitution bill. The ruling effectively lifts…
Iraq repatriates 569 nationals from Syria’s Al-Hol camp
February 11, 2025
Iraq repatriates 569 nationals from Syria’s Al-Hol camp
Iraq repatriated 569 individuals from 155 families on Sunday as part of a continued effort to relocate nationals from the al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria. The operation, a collaboration between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Iraqi government, is the…
Iraq’s water crisis threatens agriculture and food security
February 10, 2025
Iraq’s water crisis threatens agriculture and food security
Iraq is facing a worsening water crisis, with experts warning of severe consequences for agriculture and overall water resources if urgent measures are not taken, local news reports said. A significant decline in rainfall has worsened food production challenges, as…
Iraqi airstrike kills suspected ISIS leaders
February 9, 2025
Iraqi airstrike kills suspected ISIS leaders
Iraqi military officials reported that an airstrike on January 31 in the Zarka area—located between Kirkuk and Salahaddin provinces—resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including at least three suspected ISIS leaders. The operation, carried out by an F-16, targeted…
UNESCO Completes Restoration of Mosul Heritage Sites
February 7, 2025
UNESCO Completes Restoration of Mosul Heritage Sites
UNESCO on Wednesday celebrated the completion of its $115 million “Revive the Spirit of Mosul” program, restoring several key religious monuments damaged during the ISIS rule, The Art Newspaper reported. Notable sites, including the Al-Nouri Mosque, Al-Tahera Church, and Al-Saa’a…
Top Iraqi Court Suspends Key Laws Affecting Kurds, Sunnis, and Shiites
February 5, 2025
Top Iraqi Court Suspends Key Laws Affecting Kurds, Sunnis, and Shiites
Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court has temporarily suspended three critical laws related to general amnesty, personal status, and the return of land confiscated under the Baath regime, Rudaw reported. This decision follows amendments passed by the legislature late last month, which…
Iraq plans to repatriate all citizens from Syrian camp by 2027
February 2, 2025
Iraq plans to repatriate all citizens from Syrian camp by 2027
Iraq aims to repatriate all its citizens from al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria by 2027, Iraqi news outlet Rudaw said, citing Ali Abbas, spokesperson for the Ministry of Migration and Displacement. The plan, developed in coordination with the United Nations,…