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 […]
By Ali Abel Sadah for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Nearly a month following the bloody events that took place in the town of Hawija, the Iraqi judiciary has decided to investigate the circumstances surrounding the events, just as it has […]
By Tom Walker, Director, Assaye Risk COUNTRY OVERVIEW Levels of violence dropped this week in Iraq in a welcome respite from the previous weeks heightened levels of attacks and political uncertainty. Approx. 119 people were killed this week, bringing the yearly total to approx. 2085. Despite the drop in high impact attacks Iraq was by […]
By John Lee. The First Deputy Chairman of the parliament has reportedly demanded that the Central Bank of Iraq address the fluctuating exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar against the US dollar, and disclose the reasons. Shafaaq News says that Qusay al-Suhai chaired a meeting of the Finance Committee, in the presence of central bank […]
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The first group of Kurdish fighters leaving Turkey as part of a peace drive with Ankara arrived to handshakes and embraces in Iraqi Kurdistan early Tuesday after a gruelling week-long journey. (Source: AFP)
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Turkey is edging closer to ending its 30-year conflict with the PKK. The separatist group is withdrawing as part of a peace process. The first group of fighters has now arrived in Iraq. […]
By John Lee. Iraq has re-opened its border crossing point with Jordan on Monday, the state-run Petra news agency reported. Jordan's Ministry of Transport said that the movement of people and goods through the Traibil [Turaybeel, Tirbil, Tarbiel, Trebil] border post (pictured) had returned to normal. Iraqi authorities closed the border for security reasons in […]
