Proposal to make al-Zubair a province sparks uproar over Basra’s future

A controversial proposal by MP Rafiq al-Salhi to turn al-Zubair into a standalone province has triggered political backlash in Iraq

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Basra archaeological restoration project uncovers British, Ottoman soldier inscriptions

Restoration work at Qasr Mudhay palace in Basra has uncovered messages and writings left by British soldiers who occupied the palace in 1941 during World War II, as well as earlier engravings by Ottoman troops, according to the Basra Antiquities and Heritage Authority.

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Basra development stalls due to financial crisis, delayed government funding

A financial crisis has brought major development projects in Basra to a standstill, with local officials blaming the central government for delaying funds.

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Iraq’s Sudani attends operational launch of Grand Faw Port

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia’ al-Sudani attended the handover ceremony for five newly-completed berths at the Grand Faw Port in Basra on Thursday.

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‘We all have dreams’: Basra’s ThreeAin rock band stands out

ThreeAin formed in 2021. Initially, members practiced at home or in other public spaces, but faced difficulties due to family disapproval of loud music and societal stigma associated with public musical performances.

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Shafqat Al-Amel: Basra's biggest squatter crisis

Largest informal settlement: Shafqat Al-Amel and 100,000 land encroachments in Basra

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Iraqi Oil Ministry refutes MP's claims on Basra-Haditha pipeline

Iraq's Ministry of Oil refuted statements by MP Amer Abdul-Jabbar regarding the Basra-Haditha crude oil pipeline.

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The bulldozing of farmland in Iraq: Recklessness and lack of laws

The bulldozing of Iraq's agricultural lands for residential and commercial use amid drought and governmental neglect threatens food security and exacerbates environmental degradation.

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Iraqi, Iranian Interior Ministers coordinate for Ashura pilgrimage

Iraqi and Iranian officials review security measures for the upcoming Ashura in Karbala province.

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