Iraq Crisis

Project bids that protect freedom of expression and human rights in Iraq are being welcomed by the British Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.

Danielle Summer Jul 18, 2023

His response comes after Pentagon announced it would deploy additional troops in Iraq.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jul 18, 2016

To increase the impact of coalition forces in Mosul, US Defence Secretary requests UK to send in 'military trainers'.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 04, 2016

Laptop-sized case containing 'highly dangerous' Iridium-192 went missing in Basra in November 2015.

Mike Martin Feb 21, 2016

Film documentary is a searing indictment on the futility of war, where nobody wins.

Fiona Keating Feb 11, 2016

Prime Minister said IS were in retreat after their defeat at Ramadi.

Adam Justice Jan 22, 2016

The report by the UN stated that the Islamic State showed intent to destroy the Yazidi community.

Lara Rebello Jan 21, 2016

Money is for civilian deaths, injuries, and damage to property during military operations.

Tom Porter Dec 24, 2015

White House planning to set up new military base in Anbar, Iraq's largest province, to bolster anti-Isis battle.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jun 10, 2015

Agreement expected to be submitted to IMF executive board for consideration.

Jerin Mathew Jun 06, 2015

Taking of Ramadi marked significant victory for IS in Iraq.

Adam Justice May 18, 2015

One-time CIA chief also ordered to pay $100k fine for 'serious offence'.

Mary Papenfuss Apr 24, 2015

UN estimates more than 4,000 families displaced from capital of Anbar province.

Vasudevan Sridharan Apr 19, 2015

Islamic State fighters attacked Iraq's largest oil refinery at the weekend.

Umberto Bacchi Apr 13, 2015

Former dictator's tomb levelled in heavy fighting between Iraqi forces and IS militants.

Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 16, 2015

Video claimed to show Kurdish YPG and YPJ fighters launching attacks with medium and heavy machine guns.

Adam Justice Feb 24, 2015

Isis released a video purportedly showing Peshmerga fighters paraded in cages through an Iraqi town.

Adam Justice Feb 23, 2015

Human traffickers becoming increasingly aggressive as they take advantage of chaos in Africa and the Middle East.

Adam Justice Feb 17, 2015

Sansour directed Open Bethlehem as part of global campaign to bring peace to Middle East.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 13, 2015

Kurdish YPJ chief Hebun Sinya allegedly died in Kobani.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 05, 2015

Pentagon hopes Abu Malik's death would temporarily 'degrade and disrupt' militant activities of Isis.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 31, 2015

The governments of Egypt, Syria and Iraq used real and perceived security threats in 2014 as an excuse to downplay or abandon the rights of their citizens, which ultimately fuelled crises, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Thursday (January 29).

Adam Justice Jan 29, 2015

President of Iraqi Kurdistan complains as Kurdish representatives left out from meeting

Ludovica Iaccino Jan 23, 2015

The graphic shots are circulating among IS-linked social media accounts of the horrific punishment.

Jack Moore Jan 16, 2015

Shooting and suicide assault kills two and injures one near town of Arar.

Jack Moore Jan 05, 2015

'In the Grip of the Law' hopes to boost confidence in Iraq's security forces following their defeat to Isis last summer.

Maria Khan Dec 22, 2014

Report follows forced landing of Russian plane with weapons at Baghdad International Airport.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 18, 2014

Pentagon's military chief says ground troops may be required to retake city of Mosul.

Jack Moore Nov 14, 2014

IMF will soon release $124.5m aid to Jordan as the next tranche of an ongoing program worth $2bn.

Boby Michael Nov 12, 2014

Sunni militant group's spokesperson 'tweets' Isis leader is injured and wishes him recovery.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 10, 2014