By Tom Walker, Director, Assaye Risk COUNTRY OVERVIEW Severe countrywide violence has gripped Iraq this week in a continuation of recent sectarian hostilities, which claimed the lives of approx. 401 people, bringing the yearly total to approx. 2486. After a brief period of respite levels of violence rose dramatically during this brief reporting period with […]
The Department of the Treasury has lifted sanctions against the Elaf Islamic Bank in Iraq following the bank’s significant and demonstrated change in behavior. On July 31, 2012 the Treasury Department imposed sanctions under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA), against Elaf Islamic Bank, a privately-owned Iraqi financial institution, for […]
On the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the United Nations calls on every Iraqi to embrace diversity and engage in dialogue to build bridges between communities and lay the foundation for peace. “Diversity is Iraq’s greatest strength and a symbol of its rich cultural heritage, stretching back through the millennia,” said […]
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Five bombings and clashes between soldiers and gunmen killed eight people in Iraq on Tuesday, officials said, the latest in a spate of violence that has cost more than 370 lives so far this […]
The Iraqi Prime Minister reportedly insisted on Monday that some of the fake bomb detectors Iraq bought are actually functional, despite overwhelming evidence that none of them work. According to AFP, Nouri al-Maliki told reporters: "The best device in the world does not detect (explosives) more than 60 percent (of the time)... and results we […]
By Mushreq Abbas for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The bombings in Baghdad and Basra on May 20 were no different from their predecessors in terms of the method of execution, the number of victims or the importance of the […]
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A border crossing between the Kurdish Region of northern Iraq and Syria has become a lifeline for thousands of Syrians. About 150 people seeking refuge or to buy essential supplies cross a river […]
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Tribal chiefs in Iraq have issued a dire warning about the country's future after the latest wave of sectarian violence. Sunni leaders in Ramadi say there'll be all out war if Iraq doesn't […]
By Tom Walker, Director, Assaye Risk NEWS FLASH Levels of violence rose dramatically during this brief reporting period with multiple high impact attacks across the country, especially in the central and southern belts. With Friday Prayers in Baquba and Baghdad heavily targeted nearly 93 people were killed in one day, the highest total of any […]
By John Lee. Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari has met with the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Iraq, Ali Mohammed Al Mu'min. The Minister received a written letter from the Kuwaiti Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah, on bilateral relations. During the meeting, the positive progress achieved between the two parties due to their […]
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq (SRSG), Mr. Martin Kobler, welcomed the relocation of a first group of 14 Camp Liberty residents to Albania. “The residents’ arrival in Albania late last night is an encouraging first step in the relocation of the group of 210 residents the Albanian government has agreed […]
From Jewish News One. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. There has been a sharp rise in attacks on Sunni holy sites in Iraq, causing a fear that the country could face more sectarian violence reminiscent of the bloodshed that the country […]
