Explosions at arms depot dent peshmerga's confidence in leadership

Recent explosions at several weapons and ammunition depots have deepened mistrust between rank-and-file peshmerga forces and their leadership in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

Iraq

Terrorist attack on Erbil government building raises concern in Iraqi Kurdistan

An attack on an Erbil government building highlights homegrown terror networks and reveals dangerous security fissures in Iraq's Kurdistan Region.

Iraq

Iraq's Salahuddin province launches war on alcohol

The ban on alcohol shops in Salahuddin, which was recently liberated from IS control, shows the growing influence of clerics and tribal leaders.

Iraq

Iraqi refugees in Egypt denounce lack of protection, services

Iraqi refugees in Egypt face challenges relating to security and access to basic services, with migrant funding often earmarked for other groups.

Egypt

Pentagon shifts equipment from Iraq to Syria

The Pentagon is removing mine rollers and armored carriers from Iraq as it draws down its presence in the country.

Iraq

Renewal of anti-terror law threatens human rights in Iraqi Kurdistan

The Iraqi Kurdistan parliament has extended an austere law put in place to combat the Islamic State, raising serious concerns about human rights abuses and trials behind closed doors.

Iraq

Abadi, Maliki seek alliance with Iraq's Kurds

Nearly two months since Iraq's parliamentary election, the winning parties are still discussing an alliance to form the new government.

Iraq

Iraq struggles to provide war orphans with identities

The living victims of the war in Iraq against the Islamic State include children whose parents were killed or can't be identified.

Iraq

Iraqi protests escalate with no new government in sight

Cities throughout southern Iraq are witnessing violent demonstrations, and the government has failed thus far to address citizens' demands and stop the protests.

Iraq

IS remains a threat in Iraqi desert, tribal villages

Popular Mobilization Units are conducting regular patrols in the Iraqi desert to prevent activity by Islamic State sleeper cells.

Iraq

Oil installations hit by protests in southern Iraq

The wave of protests in the southern province of Basra is escalating, even as the government promises to improve the status of the province in order to calm the street.

Iraq

'Snake man of Baghdad' spreads love for wild animals

Wildlife lover and environmental activist Mahdi Laith says his mission in life is to change Iraqi attitudes toward the country's many exotic species.

Iraq