Denmark contributes up to $7.5m to Iraq's transition to stability, security and recovery Denmark has reconfirmed its commitment to strengthening Security Sector Reform in Iraq by in 2022 providing approximately $US 1.6 million to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq. In total, Denmark plans to contribute up to $US 7.5 million until 2025. […]
By Al Monitor staff. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Sadrist protesters storm parliament Sadrist protesters stormed parliament on Wednesday, rejecting the formation of the government under the premiership of Muhammad Shia Sudani, who was nominated recently by a rival […]
By John Lee. US-based Sallyport Global Holdings, part of the Caliburn International group, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $127,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee undefinitized contract action to provide base operations support, base life support, and security services in the support of the Iraq F-16 program. Work will be performed at Martyr Brigadier General Ali Flaih Air Base, Iraq, […]
By John Lee. The Khor Mor field in Kurdistan has again been subjected to rocket attacks. In a statement to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, operator Dana Gas said: "Dana Gas (PJSC) informs the market that two small rockets landed within the Khor Mor Block in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on the evening of […]
Enhancing crime management: Training improves interviewing techniques for Iraqi investigators Iraq's security and justice sector institutions will be further strengthened under a training programme for Iraqi investigators that enables them to interview suspects and witnesses by using effective and non-coercive interviewing techniques. The initiative is a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and […]
By John Lee. Iraq has recalled its Charge d'Affairs from Ankara for consultation, and suspended the appointment of a new Iraqi ambassador to Turkey, following a airstrike on a tourist resort in Zakho, in Iraqi Kurdistan. At least eight civilians were killed in the attack, including several children. The Iraqi Cabinet also directed the Ministry […]
The Council of the European Union has appointed Anders Wiberg as new head of mission for the European Union Advisory Mission in Iraq (EUAM Iraq). He will take up his duties on 16 August 2022 until 30 April 2024. Anders Wiberg is a Chief Superintendent of the Swedish National Police, a service he joined in […]
The European Union Advisory Mission in Iraq (EUAM Iraq)'s Gender and Human Rights Adviser conducted a workshop on Women Integration in Intelligence Operations for female participants of the Federal Investigation and Intelligence Agency (FIIA), Iraqi Ministry of Interior. The workshop was conducted over 2 days, on 27th and 28th of June 2022 at the Mission's […]
By John Lee. Writing in Foreign Policy, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi says that after leaning heavily on the United States, Iraq is finding its own footing. Original article (subscription required): On Biden's Middle East Visit, He Will See a New Iraq at the Table Summary of the main points of the article, according to […]
By Al Monitor staff. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi prime minister sets objectives for regional summit Amid longstanding political deadlock and economic and environmental challenges, Iraqi prime minister Mustafa Kadhimi is attending the GCC +3 Summit in Saudi Arabia. […]
By Mina Al-Oraibi, for Foreign Policy. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Five Years After Liberation, There Is New Hope Among Mosul's Ruins On the anniversary of its liberation from the Islamic State, Iraq's second city heals its scars. Click here […]
Secretary-General appoints Mr. Claudio Cordone of Italy as Deputy Special Representative for Iraq United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Claudio Cordone of Italy as his new Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs and Electoral Assistance of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). Mr. Cordone succeeds Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir of […]
