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Assassination of a Journalist in Baghdad Sparks Revives Debate on “Uncontrolled Weapons”
It appears that all government efforts and promises to restrict weapons to state control have failed in the face of the widespread presence of armed groups that do not follow its orders and the dominance of outlaw groups. On the evening of Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Baghdad witnessed the killing of journalist Laith Mohammed Reda,…
New Residential Cities in Iraq: Between “Traffic Congestion” and “Lack of Services”
Since mid-last year, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani's government has been discussing a series of new residential city projects in Baghdad and the provinces to alleviate the housing crisis and the spread of informal settlements. Meanwhile, the country lacks a paved road network and sufficient electricity, water, and gas services to meet the growing population…
Fire at Maternity Hospital in Najaf: Will It Follow the Path of “Diwaniyah” and “Salam”?
Once again, the series of fires in Iraq, mostly due to neglect of safety measures and lack of punitive actions against violators, continues. A massive fire broke out a short while ago at the Al-Zahraa Maternity Hospital in Najaf, adding to the list of hospital fires in Iraq. This incident raises questions about whether it…
Jasim’s jolt propels Iraq to Paris
The field for the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament at Paris 2024 is close to being set after Iraq punched their ticket to the global jamboree, courtesy of a 2-1 extra-time win over Indonesia in the third-place play-off at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup. Japan and Uzbekistan, semi-final winners at the ongoing continental championships in Qatar,…
The assassination of the blogger “Um Fahd” in central Baghdad
In a scene closer to "jungle law," last night, Friday, witnessed the killing of the blogger Ghofran Mahdi Suwadi, known as "Um Fahad," after 20 days had passed since her altercation with the media figure Dalia Naeem, during which they mentioned the names of senior officers. https://twitter.com/Mustafa96802959/status/1784116661907226971 Surveillance cameras in the Zayouna area of central…
Parliament intends to discuss the fight against prostitution, violence and harassment in the workplace
Awareness campaigns and security efforts have not succeeded in ending the phenomenon of violence and harassment in Iraq, where the country continues to witness much of it, despite tightening penalties against its perpetrators. With increasing complaints, especially from women in workplaces and schools, Parliament intends to discuss combating prostitution, violence, and harassment in the workplace…
Nineveh records the highest rate of cancer cases in Iraq
With radiation levels in Iraq exceeding 300,000 times the allowable limit due to previous wars, there are more than 30,000 cancer patients currently receiving treatment in the country, amidst a significant shortage of equipment for their treatment and the rise in pollution and toxins in the water, as well as soil contamination. In a surprising…
