By Michael Knights and Amir al-Kaabi, 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. Coordination Framework Militias Pass New Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation The Coordination Framework did not embarrass PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani during his Washington DC visit […]
By John Lee. The Council of the European Union has extended the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) until 30 April 2026. The new commitment involves a budget allocation of almost EUR 66 million [$64 million]. Full statement from EUAM: EUAM Iraq: Council extends the […]
By John Lee. Iraqi has passed an amendment to existing legislation, officially called the Anti-Prostitution and Homosexuality Law, which bans same-sex relations. According to reports, anyone in a same-sex relationship could now be jailed for ten to fifteen years; people identifying differently from their biological sex could be jailed for one to three years; and […]
By John Lee. A drone attack on Friday evening has killed four workers at Khor Mor gas field in Sulaymaniyah province. Press reports say the dead were Yemeni nationals. Electricity supplies have also been disrupted. A KRG statement said that initial information suggested the attacks come from "a nearby region within Iraq"; KRG Prime Minister […]
By John Lee. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has published a report on how internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Iraq, Syria and Yemen experienced access to services and aid assistance during displacement. It says: "The results validate the call for improved responses, confirming an inconsistent approach in how IDPs have been able to access vital […]
By John Lee. The US government has said that the human rights situation in Iraq worsened during the year, due to increased federal and Kurdistan Regional Government restrictions on fundamental freedoms and civic space. In a wide-ranging report, the State Department pointed to intermittent attacks by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and its […]
By Amnesty International. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. At least 13 people in Iraq have been executed on a single day this week, said Amnesty International, as the organisation called on the Iraqi authorities to halt all further executions. On 22 […]
By Dana Taib Menmy for The New Arab. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Federal Board of Supreme Audit exposes US$600 million corruption scandal involving 'ghost travellers' Over 151,000 Iraqi citizens acquired US currency at the official rate for travel but […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministries of Planning and Environment have agreed on a plan to clear the country of landmines by 2028. A meeting at the Ministry of Planning discussed strategies to remove mines, ensuring Iraq is free from these hazards according to agreed commitments. Planning Ministry Undersecretary Dr. Maher Hamad Johan emphasized the […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC's 15th Anniversary Conference: Iraq's 'Opportunities and Insights' This is a big year for Iraq and IBBC as we celebrate our 15th anniversary and Iraq moves into a new prosperous and stable phase. As advocates for the private sector in Iraq, IBBC champions best practice, through our special […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met with the CEO of Lockheed Martin, responsible for manufacturing F-16 aircraft, Mr. James Taiclet, and his accompanying delegation in Washington. During the meeting, Prime Minister al-Sudani emphasized the importance of the company's commitment to establishing maintenance centers for military aircraft and providing spare parts within Iraq. […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met with a delegation from General Dynamics, one of the leading American companies in the manufacturing of weapons and military equipment, at his residence in Washington, D.C.. During the meeting, discussions focused on cooperation with the company as part of the government's efforts to rebuild its […]
