Tag: Iraq
140 hours of community service for soldier who accidentally shot colleague in Iraq
Baarn – A 25-year-old ex-soldier from Baarn who shot a colleague in Iraq has been sentenced to 140 hours of community service. The incident for which the man was in…
desertification aggravates the phenomenon of sandstorms
June 17 is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. In Iraq, this is a major issue where more than half of the territory is considered in danger from…
Two Swedes sentenced to death in Iraq – gang war in the background | News in brief
Disagreements between gangs are raging between Sweden and Iraq. Two Swedish men have received the death sentence in a trial held in Iraq on Wednesday. The third was sentenced to…
Death sentence for Swedes in Iraq – diplomat called up
THREE NEWS YOU CAN’T MISS: Death sentence for Swedes in Iraq – diplomat called up Two Swedes are said to have been sentenced to death in Baghdad. Archive image. Photo:…
Soldier from Baarn who shot colleague in Iraq hears OM demanding 140 hours of community service
According to the prosecutor, the soldier implemented the safety measures so poorly that it was no longer an accident. For example, according to Defense protocols, the barrel of a weapon…
“They want us to go away, but they won’t succeed”
In recent weeks, the Turkish army has intensified its bombings on PKK positions in Iraqi Kurdistan. Raids which also regularly affect civilians. Entire villages have been emptied of their inhabitants…
Kurdistan no longer issues visas to Syrian workers
Kurdistan has suspended the issuance of visas for workers from neighboring Syria. This also concerns the renewal of residence permits. In total, this represents 5% of the population of Iraqi…
Iraqi students thank American students for their support of the Palestinians
In Iraq, demonstrations in support of the Palestinians have been regularly organized since October 7. And if, usually, the United States is accused of supporting Israel and seen as the…
Nearly 750 Iraqis repatriated to their country from the Syrian al-Hol camp
Nearly 750 Iraqis have been repatriated to their country from the al-Hol camp in Syria, Baghdad announced. More than 40,000 refugees more or less close to the Islamic State organization…
new law provides for up to 15 years in prison for homosexual relations
The Iraqi Parliament adopted a new law on Saturday April 27, 2024 to criminalize homosexuality and transgender people. Anyone involved in homosexual relations now faces up to 15 years in…