For weeks, Sunni Arab tribesmen have taken over the centre of Samarra to rail against the "injustices" of Iraq's Shiite-led authorities: (Source: AFP)
Anti-Maliki Demos Show no Sign of Slowing
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Video: US "Divided Iraqis on Sectarian Lines"
From Iran’s PressTV. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A political analyst tells Iran's PressTV that the US divided Iraqi society on ethnic lines and promoted a sectarian-based political culture in the region. The comments came after tens of thousands of Iraqis […]
Video: Anti-Government Protests Persist
Iraq has seen three weeks of mass protests against the government of Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki. The Shia dominated government is accused of using anti-terrorism laws to target the country's Sunni minority. Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest in numerous cities, including ramadi, Samara and Mosul. Omar Al Saleh […]
Video: "Foreign-Backed Elements Ignite Tensions"
A Middle East expert says similar to the situation in Syria, there are a number of countries that are fueling the tension in Iraq which is very dangerous for the country. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has warned anti-government protesters that security forces could intervene to end illegal demonstrations across the country. Iraq has been […]
Video: Syrian Kurds Seek Essential Supplies in Iraq
From AlJazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Many Syrians are also seeking refuge in Iraq. About a thousand refugees cross into the country's Kurdish region every day through official border crossings. But many more are using dangerous routes to transport essential […]
Video: Sheikhdoms Don't Like Iraqi Democracy
From Iran’s PressTV. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqis must undermine and defuse foreign plans that are attempting to destabilize the democratic country, a political analyst tells Iran's PressTV. In the background to this, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has warned […]
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Video: Iraqi Musicians Performing for Peace
From Jewish News One. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Over 20 young Iraqi musicians held a street concert in front of the National Theater in central Baghdad earlier this week, calling for peace and stability in the country. Meanwhile, protests by […]
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Video: Iraqi Town Caught in Middle of Territory Dispute
Tuz Khurmatu, a town of low-rise buildings, palm trees and some 110,000 residents, is in a swathe of territory Kurdistan wants to incorporate in its autonomous region over Baghdad's strong objections. For the people of Tuz Khurmatu, simmering tensions between Baghdad and Kurdistan cause fear and are also bad for business: (Source: AFP)
Video: Maliki Warns Protesters to End Rallies
Nouri al-Maliki, Iraq's Shia prime minister, has warned the largely Sunni protesters to stop their demonstrations. The move comes as powerful Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr voiced his support for the Sunni protests. Maliki has ordered the release of more than 700 female prisoners, a key demand of the demonstrators, but he also issued a warning […]
Video: Iraq sees Worst Flooding in Years
The streets of the Iraq capital turned into rivers after three days of heavy rain. Many parts of Baghdad are totally flooded, with poor infrastructure making it worse for the people. Some residents are accusing the government for not helping them. Al Jazeera's Omar al-Saleh reports from Baghdad: (Source: Al Jazeera)
Video: Open Mic - Iraq One Year Later
Iraqis step up to CNN's Open Mic, one year after the withdrawal of U.S. troops. (Source: CNN)
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Video: Scramble for Iraq's Oil Wealth
A new oil rush is taking place in Iraq. The country is emerging as a new oasis of opportunity, while the rest of the world struggles to emerge from the global financial crisis. And as Al Jazeera's Jane Arraf reports from Baghdad, it is not just oil that is attracting hungry foreign companies: (Source: Al […]
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