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Monitoring Sources of Financing of Iraqi Parties: A Slogan not Applicable

Monitoring Sources of Financing of Iraqi Parties: A Slogan not Applicable

The Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) recently announced its intention to begin monitoring sources of funding for Iraqi parties....

  • Civil Society News
Iraq: Popular Poet Jaseb Hattab Al-Heliji, Father of Kidnapped Human Rights Lawyer, Assassinated

Iraq: Popular Poet Jaseb Hattab Al-Heliji, Father of Kidnapped Human Rights Lawyer, Assassinated

 GCHR The whole of Iraq was distressed after the news spread of the assassination of popular poet Jaseb Hattab Al-Heliji, father...

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A Letter to His Holiness: Intervention to Advocate for Targeted Activists and Protestors as well as the Forcibly Disappeared in Iraq

A Letter to His Holiness: Intervention to Advocate for Targeted Activists and Protestors as well as the Forcibly Disappeared in Iraq

We, the undersigned, are addressing Your Holiness to request that you support Iraqi activists, protestors, and the forcibly disappeared during...

  • Civil Society News
Water Transfer Projects Threaten the Lesser Zab!

Water Transfer Projects Threaten the Lesser Zab!

savethetigris Save the Tigris Campaign is a coalition of civil society organisations from nine countries concerned with water justice in...

  • Anti-Dams Actions
New Turkish Military Action Threatens Villagers Lives and Communities

New Turkish Military Action Threatens Villagers Lives and Communities

On February 10-15, Turkish government carried out a new military offensive, “Claw-Eagle 2”, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The...

  • End Cross-Border Bombings
What Does It Mean to Continue Demonstrations?

What Does It Mean to Continue Demonstrations?

Falah-Mousa Iraq and Lebanon have political diversity that distinguishes them from many Arab countries. What makes that diversity special is...

  • Nonviolence
Statement: “Protect Iraqi Human Rights Defenders NOW!”

Statement: “Protect Iraqi Human Rights Defenders NOW!”

A joint statement of the ICSSI and the newly launched campaign “Protect Iraqi HRDs NOW!“ on the sentences imposed on...

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Rockets Fall in Baghdad’s Green Zone, No Injuries

Rockets Fall in Baghdad’s Green Zone, No Injuries

al-monitor Iraq’s security media cell said the rockets were launched from al-Salaam neighborhood. Two rockets fell in Baghdad’s Green Zone,...

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Iraqi Kurdistan Sentenced 5 Journalists and Activists to 6 Years in Prison

Iraqi Kurdistan Sentenced 5 Journalists and Activists to 6 Years in Prison

kirkuknow Erbil court sentenced five journalists and civil activists from Erbil and Duhok for charges of “spying and attempts of...

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Militia Attacks on US Forces in Erbil Challenges Iraqi Government

Militia Attacks on US Forces in Erbil Challenges Iraqi Government

al-monitor A rocket attack on a US base in northern Iraq is putting pressure on the Iraqi government and challenging...

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Iraq Finally Makes Arrests Over Killing of Anti-Government Protestors

Iraq Finally Makes Arrests Over Killing of Anti-Government Protestors

al-monitor Iraqi security forces arrested four suspects for allegedly killing Iraqi protesters and activists. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi announced...

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Pope’s Schedule in Iraq Reveals Two Missions

Pope’s Schedule in Iraq Reveals Two Missions

al-monitor In the first-ever papal visit to the country, Pope Francis plans to highlight the plight of Iraq’s dwindling Christian...

  • Minorities and IDPs