Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraqi politics news, keeping you up to date with the latest information and developments.
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Amid 'politicization' claims, Iraq prepares for first census after Saddam Iraq is gearing up for its first general population census in 27 years, due to take place on Nov. 20. However, claims that […]
By Yerevan Saeed, for the New Lines Institute. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. An Attack in Iraq Sends a Message: Closed To Western Energy Business Iraq's drive for energy self-sufficiency, fueled by potential future U.S. investment, and Türkiye's ambitions of reaching […]
From Article 19. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Withdraw problematic draft Right to Information Act In a recent analysis, ARTICLE 19 reviews the draft Right to Information Act (draft RTI Act) prepared by the Government of Iraq and finds that […]
By Adam Lucente for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq-China ties progress with Nasiriyah airport project Relations between Iraq and China are strengthening, in part due to Chinese interest in Iraqi oil and infrastructure projects. Click here to […]
By Marina Ottaway, for The Wilson Center. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq and the Demise of Federalism A major legacy of the US occupation of Iraq was the introduction of federalism, a first for the entire region. Federalism has been […]
By John Lee. The United Nations in Iraq has issued a statement on the water crisis in Iraq: The main points were as follows: Water Crisis in Iraq: Iraq's water crisis highlights the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The crisis serves as a catalyst for advancing multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]
By Amberin Zaman for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's first lady blasts Turkey's assault against PKK in Kurdistan Region The first lady's own family history and the upcoming parliamentary elections are likely behind her decision to speak […]
From the United Nations: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Mohamed al Hassan of Oman as his new Special Representative for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). He succeeds Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert of the Netherlands, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her commitment and leadership […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani chaired a special meeting on Thursday to review the implementation of Cabinet Decision 320 (2022), which concerns converting agricultural land to residential use. According to a statement from his office, the Prime Minister examined the procedures and instructions taken to implement the decision and addressed […]
From the International Labour Organization (ILO): A holistic approach needed for reforming Iraq's pensions system in line with international labour standards A new policy note from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Labour Organization (ILO) and World Bank presents an overview of the key features of the comprehensive pension reforms in Iraq, including a tax-financed […]
By John Lee. The United Nations (UN) in Iraq has published its Annual Results Report 2023. The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Iraq, composed of 23 UN Agencies, Funds and Specialized Programmes, is dedicated to supporting Iraq's journey towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Guided by the principle of Leaving No One Behind, […]
By John Lee. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iraq has published its Activity Report 2023. Present in Iraq since the Iran-Iraq war in 1980, the ICRC focuses on addressing the consequences of armed conflicts and other situations of violence. Although large-scale military operations are over, and more attention has been given […]
