The Iraqi government authorized all formations of the Iraqi armed forces to confront the attacks on their headquarters, in accordance with “the right to respond and self-defense” principle.
Preliminary information indicates that the fire was caused by the lack of safety measures. The Iraqi government ordered an investigation into the incident.
Abu Ghraib detainees still seek justice over 20 years after Seymour Hersh’s groundbreaking report on widespread torture at the prison
The two West Asian nations discussed regional cooperation, economic partnership, and the strengthening of resistance to foreign interference.
The strike provoked spontaneous protests against the US and intensified the demands of immediate withdrawal of all foreign troops. Iraqi resistance announced they will continue to attack US bases in the region
The country approved plans to widen the scope of the regional war originating in Israel’s genocide in Gaza
US bases in Iraq and Syria have been hit with over 150 attacks since October 7 in response to its military and political backing of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, prompting talks of their withdrawal
The US attack which killed a senior PMF commander has revived the demands of complete withdrawal of all foreign troops from Iraq. Around 2,500 foreign troops continue to remain in the region despite opposition from the people
The Iraqi government condemned the attacks calling it an hostile act and an attack on the country’s sovereignty. At least one Iraqi soldier was killed in the attacks and 18 others were wounded
A large number of those who were kept in Abu Ghraib and other detention centers run by the US and its allies in Iraq were innocent civilians. Many were subjected to various forms of torture and have not received justice to this day
In March, Iran and Iraq had announced an agreement under which the latter would disarm certain Kurdish groups by September 19. Iran says these groups have been using Iraqi territory to carry out operations against it
20 years after the US-led invasion, Iraq’s health system struggles in the face of workforce shortages, corruption, and a growing private sector. This situation is aggravated by long gaps in constructing new health infrastructure
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