Politics
Mysterious Turkish Movements in Duhok: Trench Digging and Camera Installation
The visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Iraq, described by some as "historic," seems to have had unintended consequences on the ground. Ankara has not withdrawn its combat forces or military bases, which exceed 40 main and secondary bases, and continues to bomb northern territories under the pretext of targeting the Kurdistan Workers'…
different parts in Kirkuk agreeing to rotate the governor’s position but “Who Will Go First?”
The political scene in Kirkuk remains complex, with no political party or faction able to appoint a new governor despite various proposals for forming Kirkuk’s local government over the past five months. As indicators point towards rotating the governor’s position among Kirkuk's factions as a solution to the ongoing conflict, Suzan Mansour, a member of…
most of it had turned into warehouses and car garages.. Sudani’s pledges to reopen Church of the Sabbatarians’
"Most churches in Baghdad and central and southern provinces suffer from destruction, neglect, and lack of rehabilitation due to insufficient budget for the Christian endowment and the emigration of community members. Some churches in Baghdad have been turned into warehouses for merchants after years of neglect. In a move to revive what remains of them,…
Nechirvan Barzani in Baghdad… Kurdistan Elections and His Visit to Tehran Among His Key Agendas
"The political atmosphere in the Kurdistan Region appears more optimistic following the visit of the region's president, Nechirvan, to the Iranian capital, Tehran, and the issuance of a judicial decision in Baghdad to cancel a previous ruling related to the region's parliamentary elections. In a complementary step, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani,…
Iraq Succeeds in Convincing 20 Countries to Retrieve Their Citizens from ‘Al-Hol Camp’ Ahead of Its Closure
"It seems that Iraq's efforts aimed at dismantling the Syrian Al-Hol camp and repatriating all its inhabitants are beginning to bear fruit. After inviting 60 countries to retrieve their citizens from the families of terrorist ISIS elements inside the camp, Iraq succeeded today, Monday, in persuading 20 countries, among them, to withdraw their nationals from…
After nearly 10 years, Iraq is handed 3 suspects involved in ‘Speicher massacre’
Nearly 10 years after the Speicher massacre, painful memories resurface of the crime committed by ISIS elements against soldiers and new recruits leaving the camp in Salahuddin province. Investigations have yet to yield any penalties against the military leaders who failed to protect their troops. In a governmental step to seek out the perpetrators, the…
Conflict and power-sharing ‘expand’ in Nineveh; ‘coordination Framework’ eyes Investment Authority management
Nineveh province is witnessing an increase in political and administrative conflict, particularly after the formation of the new government in the province and the exercise of powers by the new council. The Coordination Framework is attempting to extend its influence in Nineveh by seizing key positions. In a step to further extend control, a member…
New escalation by “Takadum movement”: Al-Eisawi will not pass, and we cannot be marginalized
The dispute over the vacant position of the parliament presidency for the past 6 months appears to have reached advanced stages, igniting the political scene in Iraq. After the one-week deadline given to Sunni blocs by the coordinating framework and the support of the three Sunni forces (Azm, Al-Hazm, Al-Siyadah) to expedite the resolution of…
Parliamentary call for extending the legislative session.. with 88 laws awaiting resolution
There has been much talk in recent weeks about the possibility of extending the first legislative session of the fifth parliamentary term, which is scheduled to end tomorrow, Thursday, amid ongoing conflicts over the vacant presidency of the council for the past six months. With 88 laws pending resolution, lawmaker Alaa al-Haidari revealed today, Wednesday,…
After the “deadline” set by the framework.. 3 Sunni alliances support expediting the election of the Parliament Speaker
There are many questions within the Iraqi street and political corridors about what will happen regarding the election of a new Speaker of Parliament, in light of the one-week deadline given to Sunni blocs by the coordination framework, and the threat by the Tackadum party, led by ousted Speaker of Parliament Mohammed al-Halbousi, to withdraw…
