Iraqi government officials, clerics unite against COVID-19

Iraqi government officials, clerics unite against COVID-19

Al-Monitor | Hassan Ali Ahmed BAGHDAD — As the number of coronavirus cases grows rapidly in Iraq, the Shiite religious establishment is offering...

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Implementation of curfew to fight COVID-19 proves difficult in Iraq

Implementation of curfew to fight COVID-19 proves difficult in Iraq

Al-Monitor | Omar al-Jaffal Iraq is working hard to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, which had infected 382 people in the country as of March 26,...

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The Remarkable Contributions of Girls and Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Remarkable Contributions of Girls and Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Statement by “She is a Revolution” – Baghdad and Basra, 22 March 2020 At this critical juncture in Iraq’s history,...

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The Silent T Feminizing Arabic Words is Silent No More.

The Silent T Feminizing Arabic Words is Silent No More.

Shather Athar: Women’s marches in Baghdad and a number of southern provinces Iraqi women continue to fight for their right...

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Humat Dijlah Training in Mosul: In Pursuit of a Better Environment

Humat Dijlah Training in Mosul: In Pursuit of a Better Environment

The youth of Nineveh Governorate are preparing to launch a major environmental campaign to confront the dangers of pollution and...

  • Environment
Letter From Save the Tigris to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Concerns and Requests regarding the Ahwar of Iraq

Letter From Save the Tigris to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Concerns and Requests regarding the Ahwar of Iraq

In 2016 the Iraqi Marshes were inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Ahwar. Each year,...

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Iraq: 3D Reconstruction Shows Security Forces Deliberately Killed Protesters

Iraq: 3D Reconstruction Shows Security Forces Deliberately Killed Protesters

Amnesty International An exclusive new visual investigation by Amnesty International and SITU Research shows that Iraqi security forces intended to kill or...

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Can protesters produce a political movement for elections?

Can protesters produce a political movement for elections?

Al-Monitor | Mustafa Saadoun Iraqi protesters are seeking to form a political movement to participate in parliamentary elections to be held in...

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Rap becomes battle cry of Iraqi protests

Rap becomes battle cry of Iraqi protests

AlMONITOR Omar al-Jaffal Rap, with its daring lyrics and catchy rhythms, has become the battle cry of Iraq’s anti-government protests...

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After 5 Months, Iraq Demonstrations Exceed All Expectations

After 5 Months, Iraq Demonstrations Exceed All Expectations

AlAraby AlJadeed Othman Al-Mukhtar 2 March 2020 In a diverse country like Iraq, one rarely finds an event that has...

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Zaytun Bridge: A Report on the Violations in Dhi Qar Governorate

Zaytun Bridge: A Report on the Violations in Dhi Qar Governorate

Zaytun Bridge: A Report on the Violations in Dhi Qar Governorate by the Sergio di Mello Team (SDMT) of the Peace...

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Clashes Result in 2 Martyrs and Dozens Wounded

Clashes Result in 2 Martyrs and Dozens Wounded

New Arab Baghdad – Bara Al-Shammari, Salam Al-Jaf 25 February 2020 Clashes between Iraqi demonstrators and Iraqi security forces in...

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