Around one million people displaced across Iraq: parliamentary committee Iraq has approximately one million internally displaced persons (IDPs), with efforts underway to encourage their voluntary return, though concerns have been raised about the rights of residents, particularly from Sinjar, with the closing of camps in the Kurdistan Region. May. 19, 2024 Articles
Measured support for end of UN mission in Iraq Iraq seeks UNAMI closure by 2025 with support from some Security Council members, while the United States remains noncommittal. May. 17, 2024 Articles
Chinese companies secure stake in Iraq's oil sector Chinese companies take lead in Iraq's fifth and sixth oil licensing rounds, which were convened by the Ministry of Oil over three days in Baghdad. May. 17, 2024 Articles
PM Barzani meets US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and US Assistant Secretary of State Geoffrey R. Pyatt discussed energy sector development, emphasizing clean energy, oil export resumption, and environmental protection. May. 16, 2024 Articles
Kurdistan Region needs transparent, credible elections: UNAMI chief Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, UNAMI Chief, stressed the need for inclusive and transparent elections in the Kurdistan Region. May. 16, 2024 Articles
Iraq participates in Saudi Anti-Corruption conference Iraq emphasized its anti-corruption efforts at the Arab Forum in Riyadh, with measures including the "Where Did You Get This?" campaign and the establishment of an Inspection Department, alongside upcoming legislative amendments. May. 16, 2024 Articles
Iraq imposes mandatory drug test for postgraduate applicants Iraq has implemented mandatory drug tests for postgraduate degree applicants, aiming to address the surge in drug use. May. 15, 2024 Articles
Kurdish President visits Baghdad, meets officials Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani's recent visit to Baghdad emphasized dialogue, economic development, and cooperation between the KRG and Iraqi federal authorities. May. 15, 2024 Articles
Iraqi MPs collect signatures against Kuwaiti encroachment on Iraqi sovereignty Iraqi parliamentary members collect signatures to address Kuwaiti encroachments on sovereignty amid tensions over oil drilling near Umm Qasr. May. 14, 2024 Articles