Tag: Iraq
“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…
Iraq criminalizes homosexuality | SVT News
Homosexual relations have so far not been prohibited in Iraq, but rather heavily tabooed. But on Saturday, a new law was passed in the country that criminalizes same-sex sex, Reuters…
four Yemeni workers killed in drone strike on gas complex
Four Yemeni workers were killed this Friday in a drone strike against a major gas complex in autonomous Kurdistan in northern Iraq, regional authorities announced. 2 mins The unclaimed attack…
26 agreements or memorandums of understanding signed
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Baghdad is coming to an end. But before taking the road to Iraqi Kurdistan, where he will meet the president of the semi-autonomous province, a…
Rockets were fired from Iraq towards the base of the US-led coalition in Syria | Foreign countries
According to news agencies, it was the first major strike against coalition forces in several weeks. At least five rockets have been fired at a US military base in northeastern…
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Iraq: what strategic agreements are expected?
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on an official visit to Iraq this Monday, April 22. A first in 13 years. He wants to strengthen his ties with the neighboring…