By John Lee. The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has claimed that Iraq's dollar auction system has been exploited by money launderers and militant groups. Click here to read the report. (Source: OCCRP)
By John Lee. An opinion piece published by The Washington Institute for Near East Policy argues that the US should consider supporting both the Development Road project and Turkiye's wider plans in Iraq, "since both serve the paramount goal of counterbalancing Iranian influence." Soner Cagaptay writes: "Ankara believes that the lucrative construction contracts for the […]
By John Lee. As part of the Iraqi government's efforts to reform the financial and banking sectors, the Council of Ministers has approved the contracting of Rafidain Bank with K2 Integrity and up to three experts in the fields of compliance, anti-money laundering, and risk management. According to a statement from the Office of the […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's integrity head faces charges following anti-corruption 'tirade' A firestorm of tit-for-tat allegations has erupted after claims of widespread corruption in Iraq's judiciary by the head of the country's Federal Commission of Integrity. […]
By John Lee. The Turkish Ministry of Interior and Iraq's Ministry of Migration and Displacement have signed a memorandum of understanding focusing on migration management and voluntary returns. The agreement, signed by Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya and Iraqi Minister Evan Faiq Jabro, aims to facilitate the voluntary return of Iraqi citizens from Turkey and […]
By John Lee. The United States and Iraq have announced that the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS will conclude its military mission in Iraq over the next twelve months, and no later than the end of September 2025. In a joint statement, the countries said the Coalition will transition to "bilateral security partnerships in a […]
By John Lee. Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group has successfully delivered three advanced search and rescue (SAR) vessels to Jawar Al Khaleej (JAK) in a ceremony held at Albwardy Damen in Sharjah, UAE. The handover, which took place just five months after the contract signing, includes two Damen SPi 1605 SAR class vessels and one Damen […]
By John Lee. Late on Tuesday evening, Iraq's Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi (pictured), announced the full resumption of air traffic at all Iraqi airports following a temporary suspension earlier in the day due to regional tensions. A Ministry statement said that, with safety risks now mitigated, Iraqi airspace has reopened for all incoming, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, has inaugurated a new armored vehicle production line under the Defence Industries Commission (DIC), with support from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. According to a statement from the Ministry, the initiative aims to enhance the supply of military equipment to Iraq's security forces. It says […]
From Amnesty International. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. "We hold them responsible for the blood of our youth": Five years on, impunity prevails for violations against Tishreen protesters On the five-year anniversary of the Tishreen protests, Amnesty International's research reveals a […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Integrity Commission and China's National Supervisory [Oversight] Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in combating corruption, pursuing fugitives, and recovering assets. The agreement aims to align efforts with the Belt and Road Initiative, promoting transparency and clean governance. Iraq's Integrity Commission head, Judge Haider Hanoun, emphasized the […]
By the Iraq Watch Group, part of the London School of Economics (LSE) Middle East Centre. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Centralisation of Authority within Iraq's Judiciary Undermines the Rule of Law On 30 May 2024, the Court of Cassation, […]
