Iraqi independents to form new parliamentary bloc Representatives of the demonstrations and independent candidates did well in the Iraqi elections, unsettling many existing political elites. Adnan Abu Zeed | Iraq | Oct 26, 2021 An Iraqi demonstrator holds a placard during an anti-government demonstration by Basra University students in the southern city of Basra, on Feb. 11, 2020. Mass rallies have rocked Baghdad and the mainly Shiite south since October, with protesters demanding snap elections and an independent prime minister as well as accountability for corruption.
Iraq opts for clean energy in ambitious energy reform program Iraq is signing contracts with international companies to produce clean energy in a bid to curb its rising pollution curve. Salam Zidane | Iraq | Oct 26, 2021
Germany sentences Islamic State woman to jail over Yazidi child's death The Munich court found Jennifer Wenisch, a German national, guilty of “two crimes against humanity in the form of enslavement." Al-Monitor Staff | Iraq | Oct 25, 2021
The Takeaway: Iraq shadowed Colin Powell, but his character showed through even then Pinkwashing in Tunisia?; Russia, Iran, Turkey, Syria and the Caucasus; Breast reconstruction surgery still taboo in Gaza; Wheelchair basketball scores — all in less than 1,500 words! Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn | Iraq | Oct 20, 2021
Sunnis back party of Iraq’s youngest-ever parliamentary speaker The large backing by the Sunni community for the current parliamentary speaker’s party despite a tradition of voting along tribal lines may mark a break with the past. Shelly Kittleson | Iraq | Oct 20, 2021
Iraq captures mastermind of 2016 Islamic State terror attack that killed hundreds Iraq arrested the man behind the infamous 2016 bomb attack in a Baghdad shopping center that left nearly 350 people dead and 250 injured. Hassan Ali Ahmed | Iraq | Oct 19, 2021
Iraqi election shakes up Shiite political old guard The victory of the coalition led by populist cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr, and the rise of independent Shiite politicians, could foreshadow a new chapter in Iraqi politics. Akeel Abbas | Iraq | Oct 19, 2021
Iraq's election results put militias between rock and hard place Political parties affiliated with Iraqi militias faced significant defeat, while their ally Nouri al-Maliki earned a remarkable victory. Hassan Ali Ahmed | Iraq | Oct 15, 2021
The Takeaway: Sunni ‘awakening’ is a big story from Iraq’s elections Also: Press freedom under threat in Tunisia; Sisi backs Saied emergency measures; Palestinian video game banned in Israel; Syrian opposition considers merger in Idlib; Egypt praised for restoring Jewish synagogue; all in less than 1,300 words! Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Iraq | Oct 13, 2021
Sadr and independents biggest winners under Iraq's new election law The new election law was beneficial for large political blocs and independents, but it also harmed a number of large blocs whose presence in the new parliament has become almost marginal. Mustafa Saadoun | Iraq | Oct 13, 2021
Iraq captures ‘Most Wanted’ Islamic State finance chief Iraqi intelligence have captured a top-level IS leader in a special operation that involved coordination with foreign countries. The US had offered $5 million for information that “brings him to justice”. Shelly Kittleson | Iraq | Oct 12, 2021
Muqtada al-Sadr set to claim victory in Iraqi elections Iraqis made their way to the ballot boxes to cast their votes for the council of representatives, as results show significant surprises. Ali Mamouri | Iraq | Oct 11, 2021
Security forces, IDPs cast votes early in Iraq's parliamentary elections Early voting has opened in Iraq’s parliamentary elections. Al-Monitor Staff | Iraq | Oct 8, 2021
Iraqi elections begin with strict measurements to prevent fraud In a first of its kind, Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission is excluding candidates from the early elections due to electoral campaign and law violations, raising expectations the elections will be different this time. Omar Sattar | Iraq | Oct 8, 2021
Iraqi Sadrists envision role as broker of next government After once threatening to sit out the elections, the Sadrist movement has embarked on a media and political campaign to increase election turnout. Adnan Abu Zeed | Iraq | Oct 8, 2021
Intel: US lifts Iran-related sanctions, says no connection to nuclear deal Elizabeth Hagedorn | Iran | Oct 8, 2021
An Iraqi demonstrator holds a placard during an anti-government demonstration by Basra University students in the southern city of Basra, on Feb. 11, 2020. Mass rallies have rocked Baghdad and the mainly Shiite south since October, with protesters demanding snap elections and an independent prime minister as well as accountability for corruption.
