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From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Establishment parties in Iraq push to pass contentious electoral reform Iraq's parliament is close to passing a new electoral law seemingly geared to favor established parties over independents and political newcomers. The full […]
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. 'Iraq is not an Islamic country': Minorities protest Baghdad's alcohol ban as unconstitutional The Iraqi government's renewed effort to prohibit alcohol is not only worrisome for Christian and Yazidi […]
By Amnesty International. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Government must match rhetoric on human rights with meaningful action The new government of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani must break with the failures of past governments related to justice, truth […]
By Ahmed Tabaqchali, Chief Strategist of AFC Iraq Fund. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Market Report: Dinar Revalued Upwards, Market Shrugs The market, as measured by the Rabee Securities RSISX USD Index, was up 24.9% in February, and up 18.8% […]
By John Lee. The Federal Commission of Integrity (FCoI) has revealed that the judiciary issued a total of 90 arrest warrants and summons orders during the month of January. These orders were directed at senior officials suspected of corruption under investigation by the FCoI's offices and directorates in Baghdad and other provinces. According to the […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Inside story: Amid 'witch-hunt' in Iraq, ex-PM considered as conduit in Iran Iraqi ex-prime minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi (2020-22)-a key proponent and prior host of talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia-is seemingly under fire […]
By Suadad al-Salhy for Middle East Eye. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How Iraq caused a currency crisis by paying Iran in dinars Desperate to avoid power shortages, Kadhimi's government gave Iran billions of dinars. US sanctions however mean it […]
By John Lee. A group of human rights organisations have expressed their deepest concern regarding the Iraqi authorities' recent campaign to crack down on 'indecent content' online. This crackdown, they say, has a chilling effect and will stifle free speech in the country. The statement, which can be read in full here, is signed by […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Federal Commission of Integrity has issued warrants for the arrest of four senior officials in the previous government, including former Minister for Finance, Ali Allawi (pictured). The warrants relate to the theft of 3.7 trillion Iraqi dinars ($2.5 billion) from the General Tax Authority's account at the state-run Rafidain Bank, an […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will new land ownership rights be game-changer for Iraq's Yazidis? Late last year, the Iraqi government announced that members of the minority Yazidi community will be granted land ownership rights in the northern […]
By John Lee. Iraq has fallen two place in this year's Legatum Institute Prosperity Index, ranking in 140th place out of the 166 countries measured. The Index consists of 12 pillars of prosperity, split into 67 discrete policy-focussed elements, and is underpinned by 299 indicators. Denmark, Sweden and Norway took the top three positions. The […]
By John Lee. KRG President Nechirvan Barzani met with the Russian Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Elbrus Kutrashev and his accompanying delegation in Erbil this week. The meeting discussed the political and economic developments in Iraq, Erbil-Baghdad relations and the ongoing negotiations to resolve their differences. The two sides also exchanged views on Russia's bilateral relations […]
