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Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Bomber, ground-attack, attack, fighter, […]

Tensions Escalate between Protesters, Security Forces

By Omar al-Jaffal, for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.v The anti-government movement led by Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr (pictured) along with secular young people seems to be headed for violence and clashes with the Iraqi security forces, especially if Haider al-Abadi’s government fails […]

Video: 500 IS Suspects Arrested Fleeing with Civilians

From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi forces have detained more than 500 suspected Islamic State group members trying to sneak out of the city of Fallujah by blending in with fleeing civilians, police say.

Counter-ISIL Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq on Sunday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported on Monday. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Attack, fighter, […]

UNDP, IoG Partner to advance Iraq’s Crises Management Ability

UNDP partners with a Canadian non-profit institution to advance Iraq’s crises management ability The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Canadian non-profit Institute on Governance (IoG) signed a partnership agreement in Baghdad that aims at advancing Iraq’s crises management ability. Accordingly, UNDP will support IoG to implement Fiscal Federalism, Decentralization and Resilience Building Project, […]

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria on Saturday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported on Sunday. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Attack, bomber, […]

Iraq Demands Explanation from Saudis for IS Fundraising

Iraq’s Foreign Ministry has asked for an explanation from the Saudi authorities for campaigns inside the kingdom with the purpose of raising money to prop up the Daesh (ISIL) terrorists in the Iraqi city of Fallujah in the guise of donation to children. In a statement on Saturday, Iraqi Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmad Jamal said […]

After The Islamic State, Kirkuk Plans Independence

This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. As extremists are driven out of northern Iraq, the much contested Kirkuk province looks to the future. Politicians are discussing their options, including becoming an independent region. There are all […]

Video: Twin Bombings kill Dozens in Baghdad

From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. ISIL has claimed responsibility for two bomb attacks in the Iraqi capital that killed at least 28 people. A car packed with explosives blew up in a commercial street in Baghdad, and a […]

How the Islamic State is Winning the Media War

By Mohammed A. Salih for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Faced with what has been often described as the world’s most resourceful and sophisticated terror organization, Iraq’s news media outlets have stumbled in how to cover the Islamic State (IS). The country’s news media […]

AMTEC Wins $85m Iraq Defense Contract

By John Lee. AMTEC Corporation has heen awarded an $84,546,877 firm-fixed-price, foreign military sales contract (Iraq) for 40mm grenade systems. One bid was solicited with one received, according to a statement from the US Department of Defense. The work will be performed in Janesville, Wisconsin, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2018. AMTEC is […]

Italy Provides More Funding for Stabilization Activities

Italy Provides Additional Funding for Stabilization Activities in Liberated Areas The Italian Republic is contributing an additional US$4.91 million (€4.5 million) to UNDP’s Funding Facility for Immediate Stabilization (FFIS), which finances fast-track initiatives in areas liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). This follows a contribution of $2.72 million (€2.5 million) […]