Iraq

Iraq’s Ministry of Migration and Displacement has suspended the repatriation of its citizens from Syria’s Al-Hol camp for up to six months, a spokesperson announced Wednesday. Ali Abbas, the ministry’s representative, told media outlets that the pause will allow authorities…

Iraqi engineering and technical teams continue their dedicated efforts to implement the rehabilitation and development project for the “Ya Hussein” and “Ya Ali” roads along the Karbala-Najaf route. The project is part of the infrastructure development plan for mass pilgrimage…

Nearly 3,000 Yazidis kidnapped during the ISIS brutal campaign in Iraq remain unaccounted for over a decade after the group’s invasion of their homeland, Rudaw reported. According to the Office of Rescuing Abducted Yazidis, affiliated with the Kurdistan Region Presidency,…

The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced that starting March 1, 2025, travelers from certain countries will no longer receive visas on arrival at Baghdad International Airport, local news outlets reported. Nationals from the permanent UN Security Council members, European Union…

The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has banned the broadcast of the TV show “Muawiyah” on MBC Iraq TV channel. The decision, announced on Saturday, is based on Legislative Order 65 of 2004 and aims to ensure that media…

Iraq faces a severe unemployment crisis, with approximately 350,000 graduates entering the labor market annually amid limited job opportunities, Shafaq news reported. The economy’s heavy reliance on oil, which accounts for over 90% of state revenue, exacerbates this issue. Economic…

While Iraq is not currently in a drought, its annual water demand stands at 90 billion cubic meters, making future water availability increasingly uncertain due to climate change, experts warned during the Erbil Forum 2025. Torhan al-Mufti, an advisor to…

Iraq’s population has reached 46.1 million, according to final census results released by the Ministry of Planning. This marks an increase from 45.4 million reported in November. The census shows that 70.17% of Iraq’s population lives in urban areas, compared…

In a significant step to highlight the genocide against Shia Fayli Kurds, a specialized legal team has been formed to present the case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and international organizations. Led by Judge Munir Haddad and Kamal…

The General Company for Railways in Iraq announced that it signed a contract with the Italian company (PTV) to prepare a technical study and preliminary designs for a railway line in the capital, Baghdad. This step aims to enhance the…