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 […]
By Dr. Joel Ruet, for Diplomatic Courier. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Foreign investment undermined by corruption risks in Iraqi Kurdistan Iraqi Kurdistan was once seen as a beacon of promise in the troubled country, but things have changed in recent […]
By John Lee. After the withdrawal of the Danish force protection personnel and the national support element from NATO Mission Iraq (NMI), the Danish government has decided to close the Danish embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. The Danish embassy in Baghdad formally opened in 2020 to support the Danish command over and contribution to NATO Mission […]
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq of C-172 and AC/RC-208 Aircraft Contractor Logistics Support and Training and related equipment for an estimated cost of $140 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. […]
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Prison for Torture and Illegally Exporting Weapons Parts and Related Services to Iraq A Pennsylvania man was sentenced today to 70 years in prison for torturing an Estonian citizen in 2015 in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and for the illegal export of weapons parts and related services. According to court […]
By Andrew Parasiliti and Tyler Huffman, 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 PM seeks to stay out of regional conflict, calls for US pressure on Israel to end Gaza war In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Mohammed […]
