Iraq faces second wave of COVID-19 infections amid slow vaccination rates
The country started vaccination only in March when it received over 50,000 doses of Chinese Sinopharm vaccine. It received 336,000 doses of Oxford AstraZeneca under COVAX initiative on March 25 after much delay
Thousands come out to mark anniversary of popular protests in Iraq
Protesters, who marched in several cities renewing their demands for an overhaul of Iraq’s political system and an end to corruption, were met with police repression
Iraqis seek justice for murdered protesters, political transformation
The protesters are also asking for a political transformation and fresh elections.
Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Iraq’s new PM, faces tough challenges on economy, foreign soldiers
After months of political uncertainty, Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been confirmed as the new prime minister of Iraq. However, the former intelligence chief is likely to face a number of challenges, including addressing the demands of protesters
US forces withdraw from three Iraqi bases
We look at the history of the invasion even as US troops withdraw from certain bases.
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