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By John Lee. The UN Secretary General's special representative for Iraq has expressed concern over the infighting between the main political parties in Iraqi Kurdistan. In a statement on Twitter, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said: "Ongoing political infighting in KRI is very disturbing. "Once again, we call on all parties to work in the interest of all […]
By John Lee. An advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister has criticised immigration to the country. Mudhar Muhammad Salih told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that foreign workers transfer $600 million annually out of Iraq, and work in sectors with "limited productivity", while unemployment in Iraq is 16 percent of the total workforce. He […]
By Amir al-Kaabi and Michael Knights for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Kataib Hezbollah's Escalating Feud with the Iraqi Security Forces Since the Coordination Framework appointed Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as their "general manager" of […]
By Zaid Al-Ali and Ahmed Tabaqchali, for 1001 Iraqi Thoughts. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Commentary: Iraq v Turkey International Chamber of Commerce Final Award (13 February 2023) On 23 May 2014, the Republic of Iraq ("Iraq") commenced arbitral proceedings against […]
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani and Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen Faraya reached an agreement on Sunday to strengthen bilateral security cooperation, with a particular focus on combatting drug-related issues. During their meeting in Baghdad, the leaders discussed methods to enhance relations, facilitate travel between the two nations, combat terrorism, and address drug trafficking, as […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Parliament brawl in Iraqi Kurdistan raises questions about détente Ministers belonging to the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) are again participating in Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) cabinet meetings, having ended a six-month boycott. […]
By John Lee. Shafaq News Agency has publised a video clip of a brawl in the Kurdistan Parliament on Monday (22nd May). Click here to view. (Source: Shafaq News Agency)
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Why electoral reform could make Iraqi politics more unpredictable Establishment parties in Iraq have moved to push through electoral reform to maintain their dominance. They have chiefly done the latter by […]
By Michael Knights for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi CMC Draft Regulation of Digital Content in Iraq The below is a translation of the March 16, 2023 Draft Regulation by the Iraqi Communications […]
By Jerome Radiguer, ITC-SAAVI Senior Advisor Retail Strategy. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Building Sustainable and Equitable Food Markets in Iraq through Innovative Retail-Level Interventions Tackling Market Inefficiencies to Boost the Agricultural sector and Improve Food Access The issue Iraq's […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has announced its commitment to assist Lebanon by meeting its oil derivative requirements. Additionally, they will provide support in operating the country's electricity production plants and extend the existing supply agreement for an additional third year. The State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) will ensure full supply as per […]
By Ali Mamouri for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi division intensifies between church, Christian Babylon Movement The institutional Iraqi church and the Christian political party of Babylon are feuding over the leadership of Christian affairs in Iraq. […]
